# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220070960006` · 03/23/2007 · St. Marys Cement  (US)
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 22
- **Mine experience:** 14.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** VOTORANTIM CIMENTOS
- **Operator:** St. Marys Cement  (US)
- **Mine:** [1100118](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1100118)
## Narrative

Employee injured back (severe lower back strain) on 3/23/2007 while helping change center cable on superior crane.  Employee went to doctor for examination of back on 3/31/2007 and had a follow up visit on 4/3/2007.  Employee restricted from returning to work.

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