# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220080430040` · 02/08/2008 · Kentucky Solite Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** JACKS-MECH,HYDRL,AIR,ETC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 1.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Northeast Solite Corp
- **Operator:** Kentucky Solite Corporation
- **Mine:** [1500187](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1500187)
## Narrative

Employee was lifting a floor jack approx. 80 lbs.  Employee complained of low back pain.  Transported employee to health care provider.  Diagnosed with lower back strain.

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