# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220090370036` · 05/17/2008 · Chevron Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand load, Hand shoveling
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 198
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Chevron Corporation
- **Operator:** Chevron Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [2901267](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2901267)
## Narrative

EE was shoveling wet muck at #3 transfer house on the third level when he felt a pop in his lower back on his right side and fell to the floor. He got up and tried to walk it off. He was helped down the stairs to the truck. Assesment was made and decided to immobilize on a back board and transport to Holy Cross Hospital. Supervisor called the ambulance.

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