# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220162030015` · 07/19/2016 · Quikrete Companies Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 1.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Quikrete Holdings Inc.
- **Operator:** Quikrete Companies Inc
- **Mine:** [3003558](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3003558)
## Narrative

Employee was stacking product and twisted instead of using safe lifting practices causing a strain in back. 

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