# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220213130013` · 10/29/2021 · Oil-Dri Georgia LLC
## 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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Oil Dri Corporation Of America
- **Operator:** Oil-Dri Georgia LLC
- **Mine:** [0900114](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0900114)
## Narrative

7am n 11am on 10 29 21 EE W was working with EE J performing maint. on an excavator bucket, pin wgt 80# EE W decided to lift the pin n not use equipment provided.  Witness warned EE of weight but decided to lift anyway, while lifting EE twisted, heard a pop. EE kept working then later reported to lead. EE taken to med facility, lumbar strain, given medication and work restriction

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