# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220250210012` · 01/14/2025 · 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:** Utility man, Shift tech, Service/Dump truck operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 67
- **Mine experience:** 7.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Nutrien LTD
- **Operator:** White Springs Ag Chems Inc dba Nutrien 
- **Mine:** [0800798](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0800798)
## Narrative

EE reports packing #9 lift on the #2/4 matrix line closing the matrix bleed-off valve to release the line back into operation when low back pain was experienced. EE reported the injury the next morning by calling as the EE was unable to get dressed to return to work. EE requested off-site evaluation and was sent to Company Care for evaluation and treatment. 

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