# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002100046` · 07/11/2000 · Tilden Mining Company L C
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 8.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Tilden Mining Company L C
- **Mine:** [2000422](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2000422)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WASLIFTING BOXES OF ACID OFF A PALLET ONTO A TABLE IN THE LAB. HE HAD LIFTED 3 BOXES OF ACID WEIGHING 40# AND THEN LIFTED A BOX OF PHOSPHORIC WEIGHING 57#, THE UNEXPECTED DIFFERENCE CAUSED HIM TO JERK FORWARD. WAS EVALUATED BY A PHYSICIAN ND PHYSICAL THERAPY STARTED ON 7-18-00.DIAGNOSIS OF BACK STRAIN.

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