# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220243200006` · 10/30/2024 · Titan Florida LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Cement worker, Concrete worker,  Form man, Mandoseal man
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Titan Cement International S A
- **Operator:** Titan Florida LLC
- **Mine:** [0800051](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800051)
## Narrative

On 10/30/2024, EE was working with three team members to load a thermocouple for kiln shelf installation. While positioning the thermocouple inside the Preheater elevator, EE experienced pain in the lower back and waist. The employee initially declined medical treatment but sought care on 11/5/2024, when EE was prescribed medication, physical therapy, and imposed work restrictions.

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