# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220033290019` · 11/19/2003 · —
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **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:** 17.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** —
- **Operator:** —
- **Mine:** [4101192](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4101192)
## Narrative

EE WAS PUSHING AND PULLING ON A HAULER TIRE IN ORDER TO MAKE WELDING REPAIRS ON HUB. HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN MIDDLE BACK AREA. X-RAYS WERE NEGATIVE AND DR PLACED HIM ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

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