# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220071430051` · 02/23/2007 · Martin Marietta Materials Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 49
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Martin Marietta Materials Inc
- **Operator:** Martin Marietta Materials Inc
- **Mine:** [3101235](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3101235)
## Narrative

While sliding a heavy steel member on table, EE  pulled something in lower back. Wrote it on 1st aid board & con't to work. On the 27th & 28th, he tweaked it again & told supervisor. Dr. told him light duty, which makes this a lost time because of shop policy. He is supposed to get an MRI.

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