# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220143300030` · 11/13/2014 · CalMat Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** STEPS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vulcan Materials Company
- **Operator:** CalMat Co
- **Mine:** [0401984](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0401984)
## Narrative

The employee requested medical treatment on 11/17/14, was taken to the company clinic and was placed on restricted duty which is being accommodated. The employee alleges pain to the lower back as a result of lifting a fabricated stair case (approx. 80 pounds) with a co-worker. The employee was diagnosed with a lumbar strain.

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