# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220072330031` · 08/10/2007 · Red Bone Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Set or remove brattice
- **Injury source:** BLOCKING
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 34
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Charles D  Lilly
- **Operator:** Red Bone Mining Company
- **Mine:** [4605589](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4605589)
## Narrative

Employee was constructing a stopping with 8"" solid blocks. As he lifted one of the blocks, he felt something hurting in his back. He finished the shift. On 8/12, he went to the ER and was treated for a lower back injury. He is still undergoing treatment.

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