# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220030840059` · 03/10/2003 · Placer Dome U. S. Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Placer Dome Ltd
- **Operator:** Placer Dome U. S. Inc.
- **Mine:** [2601842](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601842)
## Narrative

WHILE LIFTING LIGHT VEHICLE ON TO THE TIRE MACHINE. EE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK. EE WAS TREATED BY CHIROPRACTOR AND RELEASED TO FULL DUTY.

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