# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220140910006` · 03/19/2014 · Carmeuse L&S
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **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:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 1.96 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse L&S
- **Mine:** [0901038](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0901038)
## Narrative

EE was loading 50lb. prell bags from a tractor trailer onto the powder truck in preparation for loading headings. When he lifted one of the bags he stated that he felt pain in his lower back. EE was diagnosed with a strained back and did not work March 25, 26, & 27.

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