# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220080730020` · 03/05/2008 · Aggregates USA LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CONTAINERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ready Mix USA Inc
- **Operator:** Aggregates USA LLC
- **Mine:** [4001247](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4001247)
## Narrative

Employee was using a empty 5 gallon bucket to dip water and pour into a pump for priming. He had filled the bucket approximately 1/2 full and when he lifted the bucket up to pour it he felt a twinge in his lower back. Employee was seen by his doctor and X-rays were taken that were negative. Employee was given prescription medication with no work restrictions applied.

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