# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220093510013` · 12/09/2009 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Cleanup man, Cleanup worker
- **Activity:** Handling coal, Rock, Ore
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 43
- **Mine experience:** 2.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vulcan Materials Company
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [0103164](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0103164)
## Narrative

On  November 23, 2009, employee strained his back while performing work activities in the plant.  Employee felt pain in his lower back after shoveling, lifting a rock out of the roadway, and pulling a water hose. Employee did not request to seek medical attention until 12/9/09.  This accident is being reported on 12/16/09 which is within 10 days of seeking medical attention.

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