# NONPOWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220072130022` · 07/25/2007 · United Taconite LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** NONPOWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** NONPOWRD VECH-DOLI,WHLBRW
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 18.56 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cleveland Cliffs Inc; Laiwu Steel
- **Operator:** United Taconite LLC
- **Mine:** [2103404](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2103404)
## Narrative

Employee pushing a 4 wheel cart #1 conc ball mill floor, back wheels stuck on water hose. Lifted rear of cart to clear water hose felt a twinge in his low back.  He did not seek medical treatment until two days later 7/27/07.  We received medical 7/27/07.  Employee has numerous back injuries over the years this seems to be a recur of old low back injury.

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