# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220191230008` · 04/19/2019 · Amrize Cement Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **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:** 11.88 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc.
- **Mine:** [3800014](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800014)
## Narrative

Employee was cleaning under the packaging rainbow line and felt discomfort in EE's lower back after picking up a partially filled cement bag. Same day self-care measures & OTC medication used; however, discomfort continued so EE was seen by occupational clinic on April 25 and placed on restricted duty.

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