# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220043230029` · 11/13/2004 · Amboy Aggregates J.V.
## 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 13
- **Mine experience:** 18 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ralph Clayton & Sons Material Lp; Great Lakes Dredge & Dock LLC
- **Operator:** Amboy Aggregates J.V.
- **Mine:** [2800973](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2800973)
## Narrative

Employee picked up a 50 pound pump and threw his back out.

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