# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220071790011` · 06/21/2007 · MCC, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BLOCKING
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 3.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Joseph  Murphy
- **Operator:** MCC, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4700095](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4700095)
## Narrative

Employee was kneeling to lift a wooden block (dimensions=12""x12""x2'). The lifting & twisting caused severe back strain, leading him to be taken by ambulance to the nearest hospital.  Unknown if proper lifting technique was used or if other methods were available to lift block.  Worker was diagnosed with severe back strain and given medication for his injuries.

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