# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220231730015` · 05/16/2023 · Garnet USA LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Hand load, Hand shoveling
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Idaho State Gold Company (ISGC); GMA Garnet Group
- **Operator:** Garnet USA LLC
- **Mine:** [2402072](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2402072)
## Narrative

EE developed back pain while on shift. Initial cause was not determined. EE submitted an additional report three weeks later stating the back was hurting from shoveling material and sought medical treatment and received work restrictions.

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