# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220093240011` · 11/11/2009 · Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** CONTAINERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** TRUNK,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 32.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** K+S Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc
- **Mine:** [3301993](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3301993)
## Narrative

Employee felt pain in right side when assisting removal of poly bag roll from machine.  While lifting, he twisted and stepped down from approximately 10-12"" platform.

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