# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220061670003` · 05/15/2006 · Vulcan Construction Materials, 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:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 17
- **Mine experience:** 27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [0100009](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100009)
## Narrative

Employee was lifting idlers into place on top section tail pulley of conveyor.  Injured his back, resulting in back/leg pain, day following the incident. Didn't realize injury immediately and did not notify supervisor. On vacation 5/17-5/23 went to personal physician; had an epidural. Risk Mgmt conducted investigation; accepted claim 6/08/06.

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