# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220010080087` · 10/06/2000 · Granite Construction Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Granite Construction Inc
- **Operator:** Granite Construction Company
- **Mine:** [0403107](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0403107)
## Narrative

CHANGING SCREENS AT PLANT. WALKED OVER TO PICK UP A PIECE OF STEEL AND STRAINED HIS BACK. STRAINAPPARENTLY WAS FELT WHEN EE BENT OVER.

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