# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220232840020` · 09/19/2023 · 3M Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
- **Operator:** 3M Company
- **Mine:** [3102153](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3102153)
## Narrative

A miner was shoveling a granule spill from underneath a conveyor head box when they felt their back tighten up. The miner reported the injury to their supervisor and received first aid. The miner's injury did not improve over the course of 2 weeks, so they were sent to a clinic. The miner received prescription medication and restrictions on 10/5/23. 

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