# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220261960016` · 07/10/2026 · 3M Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Shift tech, Service/Dump truck operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
- **Operator:** 3M Company
- **Mine:** [0300426](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0300426)
## Narrative

Employee reported on Monday, 7/13/26, that on Friday, 7/10/26, they believe they injured their back while opening and closing rail car hatches and assisting with troubleshooting a clogged chute. The employee was advised to seek additional medical attention and subsequently went to clinic, where they received an injection and were placed on work restrictions.

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