# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042310027` · 07/28/2004 · Mystic LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **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:** 11
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rainbow Trout Coal LLC
- **Operator:** Mystic LLC
- **Mine:** [4608429](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608429)
## Narrative

Employee was putting a 6"" water line together when he felt pain in his low back. Employee has a history of back problems. Employee stated that his back would ""go out"" every so often.

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