# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220001330051` · 05/04/2000 · Alcoa World Alumina Llc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **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:** —
- **Mine experience:** 32 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alcoa Inc
- **Operator:** Alcoa World Alumina Llc
- **Mine:** [0300257](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0300257)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS EMPTYING A SAMPLE PAN IN THE MILL WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. THE EMPLOYEEWAS TREATED AT THE LOCAL CLINIC AND RETURNED TO WORK.

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