# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220163210006` · 11/04/2016 · Asbury Graphite Mills Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BARRELS,KEGS,DRUMS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 50
- **Mine experience:** 43 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Asbury Carbons Inc
- **Operator:** Asbury Graphite Mills Inc
- **Mine:** [2800956](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2800956)
## Narrative

Employee was filling a blender by emptying 200lb fiber drums full of feed stock. This resulted in a back sprain. EE didn't report the accident to me or anyone until 11/10/2016. EE reported it to me because ee came to work on 11/10/2016 and while getting dressed before shift ee became immobile due to this injury and we made ee seek medical attention. 

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