# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220033650018` · 12/22/2003 · TXI
## 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:** Crawling, Kneeling
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Texas Industries Inc
- **Operator:** TXI
- **Mine:** [3401859](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3401859)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS KNEELING ON THE FLOOR PREPARING TO SLIDE A SHEET OF METAL. WHEN HE LEANED FORWARD HE FELT A CATCH IN HIS BACK AND HAD DIFFICUTLY STANDING UP.

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