# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220170130029` · 12/15/2016 · Essroc Cement Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** WRENCH
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Essroc Cement Corp
- **Mine:** [1200066](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200066)
## Narrative

Employee reported at 11:30, ee bent over to pick up a 14"" pipe wrench. When ee straightened up, ee had some back pain. Employee stated that ee had a pre-existing back pain issue (that was NOT work related) and this may have aggravated it. Employee was taken to medical provider, examined, and placed on restricted duty (no lift, push, pull>10 lbs) until re-evaluation (4 days)   

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