# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220000870083` · 02/17/2000 · Chevron Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PALLETS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 4.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Chevron Corporation
- **Operator:** Chevron Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [0100759](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100759)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING CLEAN THE SECTION OF TRASH AND UNUSED MATERIALS. WHEN HE WAS LIFTING AN OLD ATERIAL PALLET, THAT WAS STUCK IN THE MUD HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HIS FIRST LOST W ORK DAY WAS 3-17-00.

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