# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023080097` · 10/15/2002 · Covia Solutions Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Covia Solutions Inc.
- **Mine:** [3101518](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3101518)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE LEANING FORWARD AND UNBOLTING A FLANGE. THE FLANGE WAS NOT HEAVY BUT HE WAS IN AN AWKWARD POSITION. ON 10/17/02 HE REQUESTED AN X-RAY WHICH WAS NEGATIVE. HE WA S GIVEN A PRESCRIPTION FOR PAIN AND MUSCLE RELAXATION. HE CONTINUES TO PERFORM REGULAR JOB.

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