# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220072180017` · 07/24/2007 · Wilder Construction Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Donald M  March
- **Operator:** Wilder Construction Company
- **Mine:** [5001534](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5001534)
## Narrative

Miner was picking up a roll of scrap conveyor belting that weighed approximately 75 pounds.  After lifting the roll he turned his upper body and felt pain in his back.  Miner failed to obtain help or use equipment as required when lifting heavy or awkward loads.

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