# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220243110010` · 09/08/2024 · Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mosaic Company
- **Operator:** Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc
- **Mine:** [2900802](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2900802)
## Narrative

EE states that on 9/8/24, EE was replacing a drive belt in the tunnel in an awkward position that caused pain to EE's middle back. EE has been working without accommodations since the injury. Restrictions on 11/4 after unable to accommodate: No lifting, pushing, pulling or 10lbs of force, no climbing.

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