# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220150210002` · 12/09/2014 · United Rock Products Corp
## 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:** PLANTS,TREES,VEGETATION
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Colas S A
- **Operator:** United Rock Products Corp
- **Mine:** [0401763](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0401763)
## Narrative

Employee is the landscaper in charge of trimming bushes and mowing grass. He reported pain in his back from loading brush and shrub clippings into his trailer. He was sent to the clinic where he received non-prescription Motrin and was placed on light duty for 8 days.

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