# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220052380044` · 08/17/2005 · Apex Energy Inc
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James H  Booth
- **Operator:** Apex Energy Inc
- **Mine:** [1518040](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518040)
## Narrative

EE and other ee was removing a steering demand valve 250-300. and carring valve to bumper of tool truck when he felt sharp pain in his shoulder blade area

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