# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220100490019` · 02/03/2010 · Mainline Rock & Ballast Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 353
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Eucon Corporation
- **Operator:** Mainline Rock & Ballast Inc
- **Mine:** [4503373](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4503373)
## Narrative

Employee was helping 2 other employees change a return roller on a stacker.  He was lifting the belt and twisting while placing the roller.  He was lifting approximately 20 pounds at the time.  It affected his lower back which he has had issues before.

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