# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220211180034` · 04/14/2021 · Appalachian Aggregates, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **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:** 297
- **Mine experience:** 0.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Appalachian Aggregates, LLC
- **Mine:** [4400165](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4400165)
## Narrative

Employee was restacking a pallet of pulverized limestone 50 pound bags. EE said put one knee on the ground and picked up a bag and felt a burning sensation in the lower back. 

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