# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220180780014` · 03/14/2018 · Pioneer Sands LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5.9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pioneer Natural Resources USA Incorporated
- **Operator:** Pioneer Sands LLC
- **Mine:** [4101371](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4101371)
## Narrative

Miner reported 03/15/2018 that they had sustained a work related injury to the back.  The miner was moving/lifting a 4"" rubber flex hose for the dust conveyance system in order to free a clog on the morning of 03/14/2018, when they noticed they were experiencing back pain.

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