# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220211550023` · 06/02/2021 · Cyprus Tohono Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Freeport-McMoRan Inc
- **Operator:** Cyprus Tohono Corp
- **Mine:** [0202579](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0202579)
## Narrative

Employee twisted at the waist while lifting a HDPE pipe fusing machine and felt a dull burning pain in lower back.  Employee was evaluated by a medical professional on June 6th and diagnosed with a lower back strain.  The employee was placed on restricted duty from June 3rd to June 7th.

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