# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220181030014` · 04/02/2018 · Mullite Company Of America
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Mullite Company Of America
- **Mine:** [0900188](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900188)
## Narrative

Employee was assisting with the installation of a tail roller which required lifting and maneuvering the part in a tight small area.  At the end of the shift the employee was experiencing some minor discomfort in lower back. As the evening progressed the pain increased. Employee was taken to the doctor and diagnosed with a minor lower back strain.

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