# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042100008` · 07/15/2004 · Phoenix San-Man
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 0.94 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Craig  Hills
- **Operator:** Phoenix San-Man
- **Mine:** [0202842](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0202842)
## Narrative

Twisted back while dismantling and moving crusher equipment. Alledgedly happened on 7/15 but employee worked 7/16 & 7/17 then called off work on Mon. 7/19 and said he was going to the chiropractor. He was observed moving gingerly on 7/16 and when plant manager asked what happened he said he thought he may have twisted his back on 7/15 but that he would be ok.

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