# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041100008` · 04/06/2004 · Black Mesa Pipeline Operations LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Pumper
- **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:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 0.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Northern Border Partners LP
- **Operator:** Black Mesa Pipeline Operations LLC
- **Mine:** [0201047](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0201047)
## Narrative

Utilityman positioned a large, heavy pipe, which was rigged with a lifting device.  Utilityman lifted the pipe on one end to get it to roll on a roller stand so he could get the pipe in position.

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