# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220241970014` · 07/07/2024 · White Springs Ag Chems Inc dba Nutrien 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **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:** 128
- **Mine experience:** 3.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Nutrien LTD
- **Operator:** White Springs Ag Chems Inc dba Nutrien 
- **Mine:** [0800798](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800798)
## Narrative

EE states while lifting a bucket cap & pin, felt a sharp/stab pain in mid back & immediately dropped the bucket cap. Felt pain throughout the day but did not report as work related & was going to PMD on 7/8/24. On 7/9/24 EE reported the back injury as work related & was referred to Company Care. Restrictions were given that cannot be accommodated, off work until further notice. 

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