# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220080580032` · 02/19/2008 · Ameron Hawaii
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 248
- **Mine experience:** 9.48 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ameron International Corp
- **Operator:** Ameron Hawaii
- **Mine:** [5100019](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5100019)
## Narrative

While doing pre-trip or pre-check of the water truck (equipment #0668) employee alleges that the hood of the truck was stuck at the time.  While pulling to get the hood open employee felt a tightness to his lower back.

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