# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220100560041` · 02/15/2010 · Bennett Mineral Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Forklift operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Paul J  Bennett Jr
- **Operator:** Bennett Mineral Company
- **Mine:** [4406600](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406600)
## Narrative

He had refilled the propane tank for his forklift and was placing it on the back of the lift when the fuel shifted slightly causing him to slightly lose his grip resulting in a sprain or strain. The full tanks weighted 65 lb & there is a slightly different placement on these new lifts.

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