# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220043650030` · 12/18/2004 · APAC-Central, Inc 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ashland Inc
- **Operator:** APAC-Central, Inc 
- **Mine:** [0301583](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0301583)
## Narrative

EE WAS INVOLVED IN THE PROCESS OF REFILLING MULTIPLE TYPES OF OILS ON THE SERVICE TRUCK FROM 55 GAL. OIL DRUM LOCATED ON THE GROUND.  THE DRUMS HAD TO BE MOVED IN ORDER TO BE CLOSE ENOUGH TO SERVICE TRUCK FOR TRANSFER OF OILS.  THE MOVEMENT WAS BEING ACCOMPLISHED MANUALLY WHEN THE STRAIN TO EE'S LOWER BACK OCCURRED.

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