# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220181280020` · 04/17/2018 · KOSMOS CEMENT CO.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR 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:** CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6.96 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** KOSMOS CEMENT CO.
- **Mine:** [1504469](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1504469)
## Narrative

Shipper/packer/loader was attempting to lift a barge winch cable off of the barge when ee felt a pain in lower back.  Employee declined medical attention at that time.  On May 3, employee requested to be seen by doctor.  Employee was diagnosed with lower back strain and prescribed physical therapy.

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