# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220203100021` · 10/21/2020 · Buzzi Unicem USA
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BRICK,CERAMIC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Buzzi S p A
- **Operator:** Buzzi Unicem USA
- **Mine:** [3401289](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3401289)
## Narrative

Employee had been lifting, pushing and handling mill liners during a repair job. EE's back felt sore so EE reported the injury but continued to work.  One week later it started hurting again.  EE was sent to the doctor and placed on restrictions for a back strain.  Placed on restrictions after completing the 10/28/2020 shift.

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