# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220212580013` · 09/07/2021 · The Monarch Cement Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 44
- **Mine experience:** 6.79 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Monarch Cement Company
- **Operator:** The Monarch Cement Company
- **Mine:** [1400124](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1400124)
## Narrative

Employee was emptying out a railcar loaded with Gypsum rock.  EE was removing an air powered vibrator (weighing approx. 45 lbs.) from the railcar.  EE removed the vibrator and turned to lay it down on the ground, approximately 36 inches. When EE turned, EE felt a sharp pain in back.  

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