# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220051080090` · 04/08/2005 · Hecla Ventures Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting 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:** 0.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hecla Mining Company
- **Operator:** Hecla Ventures Corp
- **Mine:** [2602535](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602535)
## Narrative

He was moving antifreeze barrels from the shop to the connex storage. He strained his back while moving a full barrel from a pallet into the connex.

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