# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220053200046` · 09/10/2005 · Brakefield Equipment 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 64
- **Mine experience:** 6.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James  Brakefield
- **Operator:** Brakefield Equipment Inc
- **Mine:** [3401757](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3401757)
## Narrative

No lost time or medical treatment until 11/8/05. Injured picked up a heavy tool and caused a bone chip in his back and hip area. The injured has an inherited degenerative disease that results in bone chips and injuries from lifting heavy objects. He must have surgery to remove the bone chip and rehabilitation before returning to work.

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