# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220073550034` · 12/19/2007 · —
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BARRELS,KEGS,DRUMS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 41
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** —
- **Operator:** —
- **Mine:** [0405717](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0405717)
## Narrative

Employee was assisting another employee, on a Bobcat, with moving around barrels in the yard. While moving the barrels, one began to tip over. Employee attempted to prevent barrel from tipping over and pulled a muscle due to the extreme weight of the barrel.

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