# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220070990038` · 03/26/2007 · Reynolds Sand & Gravel LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand load, Hand shoveling
- **Injury source:** LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 0.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Gary R  Reynolds; Robert B  Reynolds
- **Operator:** Reynolds Sand & Gravel LLC
- **Mine:** [4202192](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4202192)
## Narrative

Miner was shoveling under conveyor. He threw a shovel full of dirt and experienced pain in the lower back. No mining equipment was involved. The miner was trained in these duties and had been observed to be proficient in this task. All protective equipment was in place at the incident location.

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