# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220062290022` · 03/30/2006 · Appalachian Aggregates, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 4.96 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Boxley Materials Co
- **Operator:** Appalachian Aggregates, LLC
- **Mine:** [4602794](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4602794)
## Narrative

Employee was at the plant installing a shaft.  Felt something in his back ""twitch"".  Employee did not mention the injury until 04/06/2006 to report the injury.  Employee said his back has been hurting him since the injury.  The injury has just recently become reportable due to appointment with a neurosurgeon resulting in loss of 1 day and Rx medication.

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