# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023190006` · 11/04/2002 · Point Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **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:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 0.71 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James Roy  Lucas
- **Operator:** Point Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [4608437](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608437)
## Narrative

EE, THE ELECTRICIAN WAS MOVING A WELDING MACHINE IN ORDER TO LOAD IT FOR TRANSPORT, FELT A PAIN IN LOWER BACK. DID NOT GO TO DR. UNTIL 11/6/02, DID NOT REPORT THIS ACCIDENT UNTIL 11/11/02.

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