# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220101240023` · 04/08/2010 · M-I Swaco- A Schlumberger Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Mechanic helper
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Schlumberger Ltd
- **Operator:** M-I Swaco- A Schlumberger Company
- **Mine:** [2600828](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600828)
## Narrative

Employee was assisting maintenance personnel in gathering tools for a project.  He was pulling a welding cable to the walkway next to the work area when he felt a pain in his lower back.  Employee reported the incident to his supervisor but declined medical treatment until 4/23/10.

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