# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220030210043` · 06/03/2002 · Highlands Mining & Processing Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 69
- **Mine experience:** 2.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Charles  Stump
- **Operator:** Highlands Mining & Processing Company Inc
- **Mine:** [1516011](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1516011)
## Narrative

WHILE BENDING OVER AND LIFTING A LID ON A MINER, HAD A SHARP PAIN IN THE LOWER BACK.

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