# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220053550001` · 12/13/2005 · Oxford Mining Co.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:** HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Charles C  Ungurean
- **Operator:** Oxford Mining Co.LLC
- **Mine:** [3304179](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3304179)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON BENCH BUMPER OF UTILITY TRUCK LIFTING A HYDRAULIC PORT-A-POWER INTO THE BED OF THE TRUCK OVER THE TAILGATE WHEN HE FELT A POP IN HIS LOWER BACK.

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