# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220081850034` · 06/20/2008 · APAC-Oklahoma Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 257
- **Mine experience:** 0.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** APAC-Oklahoma Inc
- **Mine:** [3400407](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3400407)
## Narrative

Employee alleges that he strained his lower back while pushing a toolbox around on the back of his Chevy 3500 flat bed mechanics truck.

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