# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220212090017` · 07/19/2021 · Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CONTAINERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mosaic Company
- **Operator:** Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc
- **Mine:** [2900802](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2900802)
## Narrative

Emp. was carrying two buckets of miner bits each weighing approximately 26 pounds to the mantrip. The employee tripped and lost their footing causing employee to drop bit buckets and in the process twisted and strained back. Emp. sought medical assistance on their own on 7/27/21 and was given 2 injections and a prescription for a muscle relaxer. 

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