# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220060890027` · 03/22/2006 · M-I Swaco- A Schlumberger Company
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 93
- **Mine experience:** 1.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Schlumberger Ltd
- **Operator:** M-I Swaco- A Schlumberger Company
- **Mine:** [2600411](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600411)
## Narrative

EE was assisting in material handling in prep. for a well maint. job he lifted one end of an 8' section of 10' pvc piping so another EE could position a plank under it when he felt something in his back pop. Witnesses reported he was use- ing proper lifting techniques when the accident  happened. EE did not seek medical treatment until 3/23/06.

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