# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220000830054` · 03/19/2000 · Wharf Resources (USA) Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Drill helper
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 174
- **Mine experience:** 13.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Goldcorp Inc
- **Operator:** Wharf Resources (USA) Inc
- **Mine:** [3901282](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3901282)
## Narrative

EE WAS CHANGING A HAMMER ON A DRILL STEEL. HE LIFTED UP ON IT TO GET IT STARTED ON THE STEEL. STRAINED BACK MUSCLES.

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