# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220140770005` · 09/26/2013 · BHP Copper Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 5.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** BHP Billiton
- **Operator:** BHP Copper Inc
- **Mine:** [0201049](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0201049)
## Narrative

On 9/26/13 employee reported a lower back stain, he was checked out by a First Responder, who said he was ok, employee didn't want to be checked out at hospital and was released to return to work duties. Employee reported to hospital on 2/28/14 complaining of lower back pain (associated to 9/26/13 incident) he was checked out and prescribed medication and to RTW in 2 days (3/3/14)

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