# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220132100036` · 07/24/2013 · Carlin Resources, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 40
- **Mine experience:** 1.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Waterton Global Resource Management Cayman Corp
- **Operator:** Carlin Resources, LLC
- **Mine:** [2602535](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602535)
## Narrative

Geotech was performing routine core lab duties during most of the shift. Late in the shift the geotech felt pain in the back. Geotech went to ER after shift and was told to remain off work due to a back injury.

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