# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042390019` · 08/16/2004 · CalMat Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.98 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
- **Operator:** CalMat Co
- **Mine:** [0401984](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0401984)
## Narrative

Employee went to see company doctor on 8/17/04 and was placed on restricted duty.  Employee opened hood of yard truck for a pre-trip inspection prior to operating vehicle.  Hood went past normal stopping point because safety catch was broken; employee was attempting to hold hood with his left arm straining lower back and rib cage.

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