# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220061980112` · 06/27/2006 · Small's Sand & Gravel Inc
## 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:** 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:** 17
- **Mine experience:** 0.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Michael W  Small
- **Operator:** Small's Sand & Gravel Inc
- **Mine:** [3303012](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3303012)
## Narrative

Picked up side rail 7 ft long, 6 in wide, 50 lb weight. Twisted back.

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