# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220080630028` · 01/11/2008 · Rogers Group Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Outside foreman, Leadman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rogers Group Inc
- **Operator:** Rogers Group Inc
- **Mine:** [4003144](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4003144)
## Narrative

Two employees carrying piece of metal 2'x6' weighing approximately 100 to 150 lbs up a set of steps approximately 5' high.  Installing metal box.  One of the employees complained of a sore back refused medical treatment.  On 1/19/08 employee decided did need medical treatment.  Was determined had strained muscle.

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