# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220083440015` · 12/08/2008 · Badger Mining Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MOVEABLE LADDERS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 29.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Timothy J  Wuest
- **Operator:** Badger Mining Corporation
- **Mine:** [4702555](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4702555)
## Narrative

Associate was assisting to move and lift a 32 foot fiberglass ladder from the scrubber building. The ladder was located in a tight area and was entangled in an upper unistrut. While one associate was working to release the upper portion, the associate on the lower side twisted and injured his lower back.

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