# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220131200012` · 04/21/2013 · Mountain Cement Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **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:** Eagle Materials Inc
- **Operator:** Mountain Cement Company LLC
- **Mine:** [4800007](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800007)
## Narrative

Interstates electrician at the MSHA regulated site Mountain Cement near Laramie Wyoming was injured. While carrying tools in a backpack, in the process of removing the backpack, the worker twisted his back resulting in a lower back strain. Worker was prescribed medication for pain. Placed on restricted duty, no lifting over 20lb and no bending. Following up with physical therapy.

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