# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220143570014` · 12/15/2014 · Kyanite Mining Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Crane operator, Mobile equipment operator (MEO), Dragline operator, Dropball operator, Rigger
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 1.9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** The Disthene Group Inc
- **Operator:** Kyanite Mining Corp
- **Mine:** [4403743](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4403743)
## Narrative

Employee was lifting an area guard door to adjust the crusher when he felt and heard a pop in his lower back, causing pain which was diagnosed at the ER as: Sciatica

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