# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220081290053` · 04/10/2008 · R .E. Janes Gravel Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Pumper
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BARRELS,KEGS,DRUMS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ralph E  Janes III
- **Operator:** R .E. Janes Gravel Company
- **Mine:** [4101111](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4101111)
## Narrative

EE was lifting a metal barrel lid and grease pump (approx 34'40 lbs) to cover a 55 gallon grease barrel, when he felt a pain in his back. Doctor diagnosed upper lumbar strain.

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