# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220250070004` · 12/17/2024 · Lhoist North America of Texas LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Silo operator, Bin puller, Truck loader
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lhoist Group
- **Operator:** Lhoist North America of Texas LLC
- **Mine:** [4103190](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103190)
## Narrative

Injured employee was opening hatch lids on top of trucks when they strained their back. Employee was working with case management for remedies when they decided to be seen by a doctor which then elevated case to reportable.

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