# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021330030` · 05/01/2002 · Unimin Corp
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 24 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Unimin Corp
- **Mine:** [3100673](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3100673)
## Narrative

EE WAS MAKING REPAIRS TO PU-30 IN THE TUNNEL AT THE WTP. HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF REMOVING THE PUMP FROM THE SUMP AND OUT PAST THE WIRE MESH GUARD WHEN HE FELT HIS BACK START TO HURT. HE IMMED IATELY SET THE PUMP BACK DOWN IN THE SUMP.

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