# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220062550025` · 09/03/2006 · West Ridge Resources Inc
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 2.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** West Ridge Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [4202233](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4202233)
## Narrative

Miner was working on the off operator side of the miner replacing a broken hydraulic hose that went to the brake system. Employee was working under the ventilation tubes against the rib and was replacing the side guard that protects the cover. He was trying to turn and lift the side rail in place when he felt a pull in the muscle in his leg.

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