# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220121800016` · 05/29/2012 · Covia Lime LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BARRELS,KEGS,DRUMS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 76
- **Mine experience:** 8.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Covia Lime LLC
- **Mine:** [0103227](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0103227)
## Narrative

Employee manually turned a full 55-gal drum of oil on a containment pallet so that the pump would fit into the opening.  He experienced immediate sharp pain in the back.  Employee was seen by physician on 5/31/12 and diagnosed with lumbar strain.  After an MRI was performed, employee has been prescribed a treatment plan of physical therapy along with pain block to begin 06/29/12.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*