# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220040540087` · 02/13/2004 · J Mays LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Charles H  Merchant; John R  Mays
- **Operator:** J Mays LLC
- **Mine:** [0103259](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0103259)
## Narrative

EE pulled muscles in his lower back while moving steel plates. EE was transported to hospital by company truck and was examined by Dr. Dr stated that ee had pulled muscles in his lower back and would require light duty for five days. He was given muscle relaxants.

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