# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220250450003` · 02/04/2025 · PCS Phosphate Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6.44 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Nutrien LTD
- **Operator:** PCS Phosphate Company Inc
- **Mine:** [3100212](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3100212)
## Narrative

Employee alleges that EE strained EE's lower back while performing repairs on an excavator. EE did not notify management until 2/10/2025. EE states that EE was handling a started when the event occurred.

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