# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220031950139` · 06/14/2003 · Humphreys Enterprises Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 26
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** William D  Humphreys
- **Operator:** Humphreys Enterprises Inc
- **Mine:** [4405217](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4405217)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS MOVING AN ENGINE VIBRATION DAMPER TO ALLOW ACCESS TO THE FRONT CRANKSHAFT SEAL WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING POP IN THE LOWER MIDDLE PORTION OF HIS LOWER BACK.

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