# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220200620020` · 02/20/2020 · South32 Hermosa Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 89
- **Mine experience:** 1.58 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** South32
- **Operator:** South32 Hermosa Inc.
- **Mine:** [0203398](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0203398)
## Narrative

Employee reported on 2/21/20 that EE was unable to work due to an injury sustained the previous day, possibly the result of exertion while moving loaded core boxes or maneuvering a pallet jack loaded with drill core. Employee was seen at on-site clinic for evaluation followed by a visit to Urgent Care.

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