# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220130390040` · 09/26/2012 · Dolomite Group
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Dolomite Group
- **Mine:** [3003840](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3003840)
## Narrative

Worker was lifting 50 lb. bags of grout and strained back. Refused medical treatment and resumed duties. Over the next months the condition continued and eventually a doctor recommended surgery for herniated disc. Surgery was done on 2/6/13 and he was immediately released back to work with restricted duties.

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