# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021540089` · 02/20/2002 ·  Doe Run Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.55 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Renco Group
- **Operator:**  Doe Run Co
- **Mine:** [2301800](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2301800)
## Narrative

EE WAS ASSISTING CHANGING A TIRE ON A JUMBO. AS THE NEW TIRE TO BE MOUNTED STARTED TO FALL, EE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK TRYING TO PREVENT THE TIRE/WHEEL FROM FALLING OVER. AFTER THE 3RD DR VISI T ON 5-22-02 FOR THE STRAINED BACK, THE DR PRESCRIBED THERAPY FOR 4 WEEKS. THE EE IS STILL WORKING WITH NO RESTRICTIONS.

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