# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041660009` · 05/17/2004 · Tilcon Connecticut Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Lay or repair railroad track
- **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:** 9.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Tilcon Connecticut Inc
- **Mine:** [0600012](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0600012)
## Narrative

Was pulling spike from RR tie, it came loose and he twisted lower back

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