# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220001570099` · 05/23/2000 · United Metro Materials Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peter Kiewit Sons' Inc
- **Operator:** United Metro Materials Inc
- **Mine:** [0200720](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200720)
## Narrative

LIFTING 46 TRUCK TIRES FROM SERVICE BAY INTO WAREHOUSE, EACH TIRE WEIGHING 100-120 LBS. DELIVERY DRIVER UNLOADING TIRES ON GROUND INSTEAD OF ON DECK. FORK LIFT NOT AVAILABLE AT TIME.

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