# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220211050011` · 04/09/2021 · Giant Cement Company
## 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Elementia Materiales
- **Operator:** Giant Cement Company
- **Mine:** [3800007](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3800007)
## Narrative

On 04/09/21 the employee was working changing bags in the bypass dust collector. On 04/12/21 they informed a supervisor that lower back felt strained. On 04/13/21 they informed the safety manager that they wanted a medical evaluation. The employee was issued a work restriction and prescription medication. 

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