# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220000240038` · 01/17/2000 · Tinker-Watkins Sand & Gravel Inc
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert W  Watkins
- **Operator:** Tinker-Watkins Sand & Gravel Inc
- **Mine:** [4000818](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4000818)
## Narrative

EE WAS BENDING OVER TO PICK UP BRAKE SHOES THAT WERE LYING ON THE FLOOR OF SHOP. WHEN HE TRIED TO STRAIGHTEN UP HE WAS IN PAIN IN HIS BACK.

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