# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041890041` · 05/19/2004 · Rinker Materials Of Florida, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **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:** 12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rinker Group Ltd
- **Operator:** Rinker Materials Of Florida, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0801219](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0801219)
## Narrative

Ee was sitting on the deck of the dredge welding some pipe. While sitting, he turned to pick up an 8"" piece of pipe to weld. He felt a muscle pull in his back but did not feel it bothered him. He reported to supervisor & noted on First Aid form. Two days later, the pain had increased & he felt he needed treatment for the pulled muscle.

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