# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220203370014` · 11/29/2020 · South32 Hermosa 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:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** South32
- **Operator:** South32 Hermosa Inc.
- **Mine:** [0203398](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0203398)
## Narrative

While moving core boxes from pallet jack to rolling tables, employee felt a radiating pain in the back. Employee was evaluated by site medic and released back to duty. Due to lingering pain the following morning, employee was sent to Urgent Care for evaluation. Restricted Duty with lifting restrictions was recommended by Clinician. A follow-up appointment was scheduled.   

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