# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002440020` · 08/22/2000 · Holnam 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:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 32.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holnam Inc
- **Mine:** [2300053](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2300053)
## Narrative

EE WAS ASSISTING A SHIPPING HELPER IN EMPTYING A NORBLO SUCTION HOSE THAT WAS PLUGGED WITH CEMENT AT THE RAILCAR LOADING AREA. HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK WHILE LIFTING ON THE 8"" X 8' FLEXIBLE HOSE. HE SAW THE DR. ON 8-24-00 AND WAS GIVEN OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATIVE TREATMENT.

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