# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220070730023` · 03/12/2007 · American Aggregates of Michigan 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Edward C  Levy Jr
- **Operator:** American Aggregates of Michigan Inc
- **Mine:** [2003007](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2003007)
## Narrative

Employee was trying to ""stand up"" a rear tire from a 1987 Ford service truck, which was lying flat on the ground.  Employee knelt down and took hold of tire, then attempted to stand tire up and as he did, he claims to have heard a ""snap"" in his back.

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