# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023170002` · 10/31/2002 · The Kraemer Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 16
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** William J  Kraemer
- **Operator:** The Kraemer Company LLC
- **Mine:** [4701730](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4701730)
## Narrative

EE WAS FINISHING HIS JOB ASSIGNMENT, PUTTING HISROLL WELDING MACHINE IN HIS TRUCK. EE REPORTED LIFTING EQUIPMENT INTO TRUCK AND HURTING HIS BACK. EE REPORTED MUSCLE STAIN.

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