# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220102380051` · 08/11/2010 · Republic Energy, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 12
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Republic Energy, Inc
- **Mine:** [4609054](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609054)
## Narrative

The member was raising the hood of a 6370 Hatachi Excavator to check the fluids as part of the pre-shift inspection. While attempting to raise the hood, the member lost control of the hood and it immediately started back down. The unexpected change in direction placed strain on his lower back.

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