# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042510019` · 08/23/2004 · Bob Bergkamp Construction Co Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BARRELS,KEGS,DRUMS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Scott R  Bergkamp
- **Operator:** Bob Bergkamp Construction Co Inc
- **Mine:** [1401622](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1401622)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS SERVICING EQUIPMENT, STARTED IN THE MORNING AND HAD DRIVEN A SERVICE TRUCK DOWN INTO THE PIT. HE APPARENTLY HIT A ROCK OR A HOLE, SHAKING THE TRUCK AND FLIPPING A BARREL OF ANTI FREEZE OVER. HE ATTEMPTED TO PICK IT UP BY HIMSELF AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

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