# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220031780038` · 06/21/2003 · Appolo Fuels Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
- **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:** 70
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Gary  Asher
- **Operator:** Appolo Fuels Inc
- **Mine:** [1518388](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518388)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING WORK ON EXCAVATOR, LIFTED BATTERY COVERS OFF AND PUT THEM IN SERVICE TRUCK, FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. CHECKED BY LOCAL DR, GOING TO DO MRI, AS OF NOW MUSCLE STRAIN.

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