# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220143500013` · 12/08/2014 · Graymont (PA) Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 28
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Graymont Ltd
- **Operator:** Graymont (PA) Inc.
- **Mine:** [3606468](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3606468)
## Narrative

Employee was moving an I-Beam with another employee when he felt a strain in his back.  He immediately reported incident and continued to work.  employee reported back to work on 12/15 and stated his back had not gotten any better and was sent to the clinic.  employee was given light duty for 5 days and prescription meds.

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