# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220180990007` · 03/20/2018 · Rogers Group Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
- **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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rogers Group Inc
- **Operator:** Rogers Group Inc.
- **Mine:** [4000075](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4000075)
## Narrative

On 3/20/18, employee strained their back while lifting 40 / 50 lb. bags of ANFO.  EE reported the strain on 3/21/18 but choose not to seek medical treatment until 3/28/18 at which time it was deemed reportable.  This is being reported within the 10-day reporting requirement of the injury being deemed reportable. 

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