# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220070740039` · 03/02/2007 · Coresco 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:** 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:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 1.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James L  Laurita Jr; Thomas A  Laurita
- **Operator:** Coresco Inc
- **Mine:** [4605995](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4605995)
## Narrative

Employee was removing 12.00 x 24 tire from a truck. He tried to lift a tire, he strained his lower back, left side. He worked the rest of the day. On Monday he had severe pain in his back and did not report to work. On Tuesday he came to work but could not punch in. He went to the chiropractor.

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