# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220000770024` · 02/14/2000 · Thompson-Arthur Division/ APAC - Carolina, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ashland Inc
- **Operator:** Thompson-Arthur Division/ APAC - Carolina, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3101354](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3101354)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE BENT OVER A PIECE OF METAL THAT WAS TENFEET LONG, EIGHT INCHES HIGH, 1/4 INCH THICK AND SAYS HIS BACK BEGAN TO HURT. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING HIM.

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