# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023010165` · 09/06/2002 · Graymont (Pa) Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand load, Hand shoveling
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Graymont Ltd
- **Operator:** Graymont (Pa) Inc
- **Mine:** [3600263](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600263)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS DOING CLEANUP WORK BY #4 ELEVATOR AND WHILE HE WAS SHOVELING HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

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