# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023050022` · 10/17/2002 · American Aggregates Of Michigan Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 46
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Edward C  Levy Jr
- **Operator:** American Aggregates Of Michigan Inc
- **Mine:** [2002688](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2002688)
## Narrative

EE WAS USING A 1-1/2 TON HOIST TO LIFT A 5-1/2 STD CRUSHER DISTRIBUTION PLATE FROM THE CRUSHER DECK FLOOR & BACK UP INTO THE CRUSHER. AS THE PLATE TRAVELED UP THE SIDE OF CRUSHER, IT GOT CAUGH T ON A LOCKING POST. EE & CO-WORKER GRABBED A SIDE OF THE PLATE & PUSHED IT AWAY FROM POST. EE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK & LEFT SIDE. REPORTED INJURY TO SUPERVISOR 10/18/02. WENT TO CLINIC.

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