# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220060380078` · 11/04/2005 · Martin Marietta Aggregates Of Southern Iowa Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 57
- **Mine experience:** 21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Martin Marietta Materials Inc
- **Operator:** Martin Marietta Aggregates Of Southern Iowa Inc
- **Mine:** [1301225](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1301225)
## Narrative

EE claimed to have injured his back on 11/4/05 while holding a 15"" bar in place against the #4 belt. EE received medical attention and eventually surgery before notifying management on 12/13/05 that it was work-related. Employer and insurance administrator determined to accept claim on 1/24/06. EE had identical injury in 2005 which was not work-related.

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