# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220083110031` · 10/23/2008 · Mertens Construction Company, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mertens Construction Company Inc
- **Operator:** Mertens Construction Company, Inc
- **Mine:** [2302009](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2302009)
## Narrative

Reparing primary crusher, strained back while lifting part/componet.

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