# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220070660003` · 02/22/2007 · Covia Solutions Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 17.65 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Covia Solutions Inc.
- **Mine:** [0300313](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0300313)
## Narrative

EE stepped out of the maintenance truck when he felt very hot and dizzy.  He then had a pain develop in his lower back.  He reported the incident to his supervisor and the pain started getting worse.  After several Dr. visits, x-rays, and an MRI it was determined he has a bulging disk.  Physical therapy is the prescribed treatment at this time.  He has a history of back problems.

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