# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220180170003` · 01/10/2018 · Wyo-Ben, 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:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 1.33 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** David  Brown
- **Operator:** Wyo-Ben, Inc
- **Mine:** [4800611](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800611)
## Narrative

EE was lifting 100 lb. bags off of the ground and restacking them. While doing so, tripped on some bags on the ground possibly straining their back. The repetitive lifting and the trip caused them to have a sore back. The next day their back was having spasms and was in pain. Employee was diagnosed with a back strain on 01/11/2018.

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