# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220220730015` · 03/09/2022 · Huber Specialty Hydrates, LLC 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Hand load, Hand shoveling
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 28
- **Mine experience:** 2.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** J M Huber Corp
- **Operator:** Huber Specialty Hydrates, LLC 
- **Mine:** [0302023](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0302023)
## Narrative

Operator was shoveling material off of the mezzanine at the bulk loading area into a drop chute when they sprained their back. Reported incident to the supervisor Thursday 3/10/22 but didn't request medical attention until Friday 3/11/22. Diagnosed with back sprain and given medication and restrictions.

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