# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220080310007` · 01/24/2008 · —
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Hand load, Hand shoveling
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** —
- **Operator:** —
- **Mine:** [2602629](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602629)
## Narrative

Employee was working at setting up a new truck scale. He was involved with shoveling and raking and did not immediately know that he had injured his back. This employee has a history of back trouble. He did not go to the doctor until Monday, January 28.

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