# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012250046` · 08/01/2001 · Stoneco Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Drill helper
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Johnson S E Companies Inc
- **Operator:** Stoneco Inc
- **Mine:** [3300104](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3300104)
## Narrative

OPERATOR WAS LIFTING A DRILL HAMMER TO PUT IN TOOL BOX WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

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