# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220153350032` · 11/21/2015 · Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **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:** 122
- **Mine experience:** 19.44 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Inc
- **Mine:** [2000362](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000362)
## Narrative

Employee was replacing screen decks in the Penthouse. The combination of pushing, pulling, and overexertion caused back pain. Employee felt tightness in his back and reported to direct supervisor.  Employee requested medical attention on 11/23 and was given work restrictions.

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