# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220072340017` · 08/14/2007 · Jas. W Glover Ltd.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Outside foreman, Leadman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James W Glover Holding Company Ltd
- **Operator:** Jas. W Glover Ltd.
- **Mine:** [5100011](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5100011)
## Narrative

The injured employee was putting away his tools when he felt a pain in his lower back.  Prior to this he had been replacing a conveyor idler on the crushing plant.  The following morning, he was in more pain and visited the doctor.  The employee has a history of back problems.

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