# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220262680006` · 07/21/2026 · Materion Natural Resources
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** BARRELS,KEGS,DRUMS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Materion Corporation
- **Operator:** Materion Natural Resources
- **Mine:** [4200706](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4200706)
## Narrative

Employee was moving product drums using a forklift.  A drum fell off of the pallet.  Employee attempted to lift the drum back onto the pallet when EE strained EE's back.  Original injury date was 7/21/26.  Employee self-treated with Ibuprofen and Tylenol before seeking Doctor appointment.  A steroid was prescribed and was reported to the company on September 15th, 2026.

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