# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220071270089` · 04/26/2007 · Falkirk Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Carpenter
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** NACCO Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Falkirk Mining Company
- **Mine:** [3200491](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3200491)
## Narrative

EE was working for a construction company that was remodeling offices in the office building at the Falkirk Mine. EE was lifting a bundle of 10' metal studs weighing approx 60lbs, when he felt a strain in his back, re-injuring a prior back injury.

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