# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002860029` · 10/02/2000 · Pioneer Sands LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 30
- **Mine experience:** 3.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Oglebay Norton Company
- **Operator:** Pioneer Sands LLC
- **Mine:** [0503295](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0503295)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS PLACING A PIECE OF METAL GRATING ON A CYCLONE TOWER WHEN IT SLIPPED BETWEEN THE FRAMEWORK IT WAS TO LAY ON, AND BECAME JAMMED. WHEN HE TRIED TO PULL IT OUT FEL AND HEARD A POP IN HI S LOWER BACK.

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