# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220031400034` · 02/21/2003 · Dlr Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.01 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Raymond  Kaplon; Donald  Kaskan
- **Operator:** Dlr Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [3608850](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608850)
## Narrative

WHILE SERVICING THE MINER, EE REMOVED THE RUB RAIL FROM THE MINER TO HOSE AROUND THE SCRUBBER MOTOR. WHEN REPLACING THE RUB RAIL HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS LOWER BACK.

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