# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220000770026` · 02/22/2000 · Zca Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** POST,CAPS,HEADERS,TIMBER
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3.71 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horsehead Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Zca Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [3001185](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3001185)
## Narrative

INJURED WAS PUSHING ON A 4 BY 4"" TIMBER TO PUT IT IN PLACE FOR BRACING OF A TRANSFER CAMEL BACK,WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

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