# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220190810017` · 03/20/2019 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
- **Activity:** Office and lab work, Clerical
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 11
- **Mine experience:** 0.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [0503695](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0503695)
## Narrative

IP reported on 3/20 that IP had been experiencing discomfort in lower back for the last several weeks while performing routine tasks in the lab.  IP was seen by provider, prescribed physical therapy and given a list of restrictions.  Restrictions will not be accommodated.

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