# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220000760018` · 03/07/2000 ·  MLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Lay or repair railroad track
- **Injury source:** MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Margaret J  Heckman
- **Operator:**  MLC
- **Mine:** [2300542](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300542)
## Narrative

EE STATED WHILE THROWING A RAIL SWITCH HE FELT PAIN IN HIS UPPER BACK AND NECK. EE WAS PLACED ON LIGHT DUTY BY A DOCTOR.

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