# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220030270120` · 12/09/2002 · W F Saunders & Sons Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** POST,CAPS,HEADERS,TIMBER
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 37
- **Mine experience:** 3.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Michael T  Saunders
- **Operator:** W F Saunders & Sons Inc
- **Mine:** [3002600](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3002600)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING WOOD PLANKS AND HURT/STRAINED BACK MUSCLES.

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