# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220152860091` · 09/07/2015 · Lafarge North America Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 25.27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Lafarge North America Inc.
- **Mine:** [2000051](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000051)
## Narrative

Employee was lifting a tool box onto a truck (with the assistance of another employee) and felt a spasm in his back.  Employee was on home health care until 9/28/15 when a muscle relaxer and pain killer were prescribed.

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