# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220141190004` · 04/11/2014 · Imerys Filtration Minerals Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **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:** 1.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Filtration Minerals Inc
- **Mine:** [2600816](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600816)
## Narrative

Employee had gotten off of forklift to straighten a bulk bag. Employee stepped on partial pallet (uneven surface) and pulled on bag position & force applied caused strain in employees back. Employee felt fine until next day(s) Sat/Sunday & reported injury Monday 4/14/14.

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