# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220230520018` · 02/08/2023 · CalPortland
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 7.33 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Taiheiyo Cement Corp
- **Operator:** CalPortland
- **Mine:** [0400011](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0400011)
## Narrative

Employee was cleaning the hydrated lime system. They pulled the rubber hose connected to the inductor, and the fitting broke off.  The employee fell backward and hurt their lower back.    The incident occurred on February 8, 2023; the employee refused medical treatment.  Employee decided they wanted to see a physician on February 13, 2023, where modified duties were placed.  

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