# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220191200006` · 04/15/2019 · Amrize Cement Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 369
- **Mine experience:** 21.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc.
- **Mine:** [3800014](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800014)
## Narrative

Employee sliding a dam ring out the de-energized Coal Mill. EE twisted, bent over, and manually slid the heavy metal part resulting in a back strain. Same employee had non-work-related back surgery in Nov. 2018. Occupational doctor placed employee off work due to pain, limited mobility, and complexity of issue. Employee to see neurologist and complete diagnostic testing.

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