# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220040710051` · 03/01/2004 · United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting 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:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 4.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USX Corp (United States Steel Corp)
- **Operator:** United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations
- **Mine:** [2100282](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2100282)
## Narrative

THE MECHANIC WAS SENT TO THE MINE TO CHANGE TWO FLAT TIRES ON TWO EXPLOSIVE TRUCKS. WHILE CHANGING THE FLAT TIRE ON THE FIRST TRUCK, THE MECHANIC HAD TO STAND THE REPLACEMENT UP (IT WAS LAYING FLAT ON THE GROUND). HE FEELS THAT HE HURT HIS BACK WHILE LIFTING THE TIRE UP. AFTER HE HAD PUT THE REPLACEMENT ON, HE NOTICED A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

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