# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220080160027` · 12/28/2007 · Specialty Granules LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** SHAKING,VIBRATNG CONVEYOR
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Specialty Granules LLC
- **Operator:** Specialty Granules LLC
- **Mine:** [4700148](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4700148)
## Narrative

Employee was vibrating concrete.  When employee removed equipment, it was stuck and he pulled hard injuring his back.

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