# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220000260025` · 01/17/2000 · Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Forklift operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 7.84 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Eagle-Picher Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc
- **Mine:** [3503236](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3503236)
## Narrative

WHILE STACKING 50 LB BAGS ONTO A PALLET ONE OF THE BAGS OF FILTERAID ONTO THE PALLET ONE OF THE BAGS FELL OFF. WORKER TRIED TO CATCH THE BAG ANDSTRAINED HIS BACK.

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