# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220231740006` · 06/15/2023 · White Springs Ag Chems Inc dba Nutrien 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 97
- **Mine experience:** 0.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Nutrien LTD
- **Operator:** White Springs Ag Chems Inc dba Nutrien 
- **Mine:** [0800798](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0800798)
## Narrative

EE had pain in lower back after standing & twisting from bent over position while handing off hose to blow down parts on dragline. EE had worse pain sitting & much worse pain when standing from seated position & denies pain or numbness in lower extremities. EE was referred to Co Care for treatment.

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