# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220050950011` · 03/24/2005 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
- **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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2600550](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2600550)
## Narrative

He picked up box of boosters, turned and walked to truck, then complained of pain in lower back. At the time of the incident, he did not wish to receive medical attention. The following day, the employee wanted to seek medical attention. He was taken to the doctor and placed on restricted duty.

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