# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220241990024` · 07/09/2024 · Clariant Corporation
## 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:** CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 241
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Clariant AG
- **Operator:** Clariant Corporation
- **Mine:** [0800115](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0800115)
## Narrative

Directly supervised contractor was handling warehouse items (chain - 35 lb, carpet 2.5 lb) when EE complained about back pain. Next work shift individual sought medical attention and prescribed medication and a temporary job restriction.

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