# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220160910008` · 03/18/2016 · Amrize Cement Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 10.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc.
- **Mine:** [0500037](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0500037)
## Narrative

Employee had been working on removing glycol cooler grates. EE noticed no immediate injury, but back pain began to develop 1-2 am that evening. By the next morning the pain had intensified. Employee notified work on the 21st that EE was unable to return to work. Doctors visit revealed strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back.

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