# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220143070045` · 10/22/2014 · Phoenix Cement
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Welder (non-shop)
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
- **Operator:** Phoenix Cement
- **Mine:** [0200001](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200001)
## Narrative

EE was removing a metal door from a damper and felt a ""strain"" in his back while he was holding it up. He did not report the incident until the following day when he requested to be medically evaluated. EE was sent to the Dr., diagnosed with a back strain and was returned to work with restrictions and follow-up PT.

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