# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011730017` · 06/10/2001 · Buzzi Unicem USA
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Cage/Cager/Station attendant, Aerial tram (outside only)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 3.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Dyckerhoff AG
- **Operator:** Buzzi Unicem USA
- **Mine:** [2300134](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2300134)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING BUILDUP OUT OF TOWER ON 3 3/4 FLOOR USING PRESSURE SPRAY. HE WAS BENT OVER CLEANING LOWER HOLES, STRAIGHTENED UP AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER RIGHT BACK. REQUESTED TO SEE DOCTO R ON 6-12-01.

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