# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220092570028` · 09/03/2009 · Western Wyoming Construction Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Stuart  Sims
- **Operator:** Western Wyoming Construction Co
- **Mine:** [4801326](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801326)
## Narrative

He was lifting a cutting edge to be mounted on loader bucket. Lifted improperly and hurt lower back.

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