# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220001290148` · 02/10/2000 · Graymont Western US Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Graymont Ltd
- **Operator:** Graymont Western US Inc
- **Mine:** [4201647](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4201647)
## Narrative

WAS CLEANING UNDER CONVEYER BELT, BENT OVER AND REACHED TOO FAR WHEN TRIED TO LIFT SHOVEL. IT WAS TOO HEAVY AND STARTED TO FEEL PAIN AND CONTINUED TO WORK THE REST OF THE DAY. AFTER A FEW DAYS WAS UNABLE TO GET RID OF STIFFNESS IN BACK.

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