# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041380038` · 03/17/2004 · Low's Ready Mix Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BARRELS,KEGS,DRUMS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 142
- **Mine experience:** 4.98 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cal D  Low; Clint B  Low
- **Operator:** Low's Ready Mix Inc
- **Mine:** [1001720](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1001720)
## Narrative

EE WAS REPLACING AN EMPTY OIL BARREL WITH A FULL BARREL ON THE DRUM RACK. HE UPENDED A HORIZONTAL DRUM TO VERICAL POSITION IN ORDER TO INSTALL THE DISPENSING BUNGS.

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