# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220051810067` · 06/03/2005 · Bluff City Minerals LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 65
- **Mine experience:** 4.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Fred Weber, Inc.
- **Operator:** Bluff City Minerals LLC
- **Mine:** [1100122](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1100122)
## Narrative

EE alleges he was lifting boring equipment over his head injuring his back. EE did not report to his supervisor until June 19, 05. The insurance company denied the claim due to the length between being hurt and reporting.

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