EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING A LOWBOY DOWN THE HAUL ROAD AND EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AND UPPER BUTTOCK. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE CENTER FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH ON 6-5-01 AND DIAGNOSED WITH A STR AIN TO THE LOWER BACK. HE IS TO HAVE PHYSICAL THERAPY 2-3 TIMES A WEEK. HE WAS RELEASED TO COME BACK TO WORK WITH RESTRICTED DUTY AND IS SCHEDULED FOR FOLLOW UP ON 6-20-01.