# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041380060` · 05/11/2004 · Syar Industries Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **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:** 8.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James M  Syar
- **Operator:** Syar Industries Inc
- **Mine:** [0401700](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0401700)
## Narrative

PLACING PIPE ALONG BERM, TURNED WRONG WITH PIPE IN HAND AND STRAINED BACK.

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