# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220081580012` · 04/23/2008 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** HGHWY ORE CARIER,LRGE TRK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 12.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vulcan Materials Company
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [1102978](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102978)
## Narrative

EE took break to walk/stretch legs. The EE then climbed the access ladder onto the haul truck and felt a pull in his lower back from pulling himself up onto the bottom step (33"" high). The EE tried to care for his back himself however the pain was not going away, EE went to clinic on 6/4/08. He was diagnosed with a back strain, given physical therapy and modified work restrictions.

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