# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220003430011` · 11/22/2000 · Covia Solutions Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** DRUM,PULY,SHEAVE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 12.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Covia Solutions Inc.
- **Mine:** [4000793](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4000793)
## Narrative

2 EMPLOYEES WERE CHANGING OUT AN ELECTRIC MOTOR ON A PUMP. THEY WERE PUTTING A 12.0 SHEAVE (WEIGHING APPROX 75 LBS) BACK ON THE MOTOR WHEN EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS BACK.

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