# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021780005` · 06/18/2002 · National Steel Pellet Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Shopman repair cars, Mechanic
- **Activity:** Mill equipment
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** National Steel Corp
- **Operator:** National Steel Pellet Company
- **Mine:** [2100249](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2100249)
## Narrative

WHILE EE WAS LIFTING A 50 LB. BAR INTO THE VICE OF CINNCINATTI DRILL PRESS, HE REACHED OVER AND PUSHED ON THE VICE TO LOOSEN THE HANDLE AND FELTA SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK.

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