# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220252230005` · 08/04/2025 · Hutchinson Salt Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Hand load, Hand shoveling
- **Injury source:** MINERAL ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Instar Holdings LP
- **Operator:** Hutchinson Salt Company
- **Mine:** [1400412](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1400412)
## Narrative

EE was shoveling up a pile of salt by the crusher toward end of shift. EE's back started hurting and became worse over the next few days. EE went to DR 08/08/25 was given pain meds and placed on light duty. EE returns to DR in 1 week for revaluation.

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