# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220060620021` · 12/19/2005 · Specialty Granules LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** SPACE HEATERS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 125
- **Mine experience:** 2.98 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Specialty Granules LLC
- **Operator:** Specialty Granules LLC
- **Mine:** [2300288](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300288)
## Narrative

Employee alleges moving a space heater and straining his lower back on 12/19/05. EE continued to work and recently sought medical attention.

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