# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220252180025` · 07/28/2025 · South32 Hermosa Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** DRUM,PULY,SHEAVE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** South32
- **Operator:** South32 Hermosa Inc.
- **Mine:** [0203398](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0203398)
## Narrative

While assisting to replace a pulley on the batch plant, an employee strained their back. The employee was holding the pulley in place with both arms above their head, while another employee secured it in place. Once they finished, the employee began to notice middle and lower back pain. The employee immediately reported it to supervision. 

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