# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220260580005` · 02/26/2026 · Magnesita Refractories Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Magnesita Refratarios SA
- **Operator:** Magnesita Refractories Company
- **Mine:** [3600009](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3600009)
## Narrative

Employee was moving a box of bolts at the start of EE's shift in the maintenance shop. Box weight approx. 40lbs. Employee was moving from floor to shelf approx. 31"" from the floor. Employee felt sharp pain lower left back area.

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