# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220033040018` · 10/17/2003 · Sun State Rock & Materials Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **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:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Deloris C  Walker; Larry  Walker
- **Operator:** Sun State Rock & Materials Corp
- **Mine:** [0201870](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0201870)
## Narrative

SCREEN CHANGE ON BOTTOM DECK. SPRAIN OCCURRED WHEN HE PUSHED UP WHILE LYING ON HIS BACK. NOTE: 10/17 (FRIDAY) - DOCTOR TOLD HIM TO REST OVER THE WEEKEND & RETURN FOR FOLLOW-UP ON TUES 10/21/03 . PRESCP. MEDS GIVEN, PUT ON RESTRICTED DUTY & PHYSICAL THERAPY ON 10/21/03.

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