# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220131280023` · 04/30/2013 · Sargent Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C Holdings Inc
- **Operator:** Sargent Corporation
- **Mine:** [1700812](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1700812)
## Narrative

Employee was replacing a section of wear screen on a screen deck, he was on his knees and lifted the screen (approx 20lbs). When he extended his arms moving away from his body, he felt something pull in his back. He did not have any pain or discomfort until the following morning.

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