# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220230310027` · 01/23/2023 · Huber Carbonates LLC.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** J M Huber Corp
- **Operator:** Huber Carbonates LLC.
- **Mine:** [0901093](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0901093)
## Narrative

Employee was bent over at face to clean out drill cuttings from drill hole using a clan out rod. Tool weight is approximately 5 lbs. Employee felt a pull in their lower back. Improper ergonomics. 

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