# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220122680035` · 09/12/2012 · Cemex Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** SCAFFOLDS,STAGING,ETC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** Cemex Inc
- **Mine:** [0500344](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0500344)
## Narrative

Employee was lifting scaffolding when he felt a pain in his back. He reported the incident but wanted to wait and see if it improved. It did not, he went to the doctor on 9/14/12. Prescribed Naproxen and Felxeril but not placed on any restrictions. On a follow up appointment on 9/21/12 the dr. ordered physical therapy and placed him on lifting/bending restrictions.

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