EE WAS BOLTING UP SKIRT RUBBER IN THE BACK OF A CHUTE IN A BENT OVER POSITION. WHEN RISING UP, HE STATED HE BUMPED HIS LOWER BACK ON THE BOTTOM OF A HANDRAIL. HE WAS SCHEDULED OFF FOR SIX DAYS & DURING THIS TIME HE WENT TO SEE THE DOCTOR. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A HERNIATED DISC. RECOVERY TIME IS UNKNOWN. NOTE: HE DID NOT MISS WORK UNTIL 8-9-04.