# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220060520129` · 09/01/2005 · Martin Marietta Materials, 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:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 43
- **Mine experience:** 17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Martin Marietta Materials Inc
- **Operator:** Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1300014](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1300014)
## Narrative

EE was underground in shop to obtain diesel welder.  The jack of the welder was broken.  EE lifted up on the tongue of the welder to hook up to the pickup & twisted his back.  Taken to doctor; conservative course of treatment followed until it was determined surgery was required.  EE had surgery on 1/19/06 for a herniated disc & is expected to make a complete recovery.

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