# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220110840038` · 03/10/2011 · Pritchard Mining Co Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 13.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Andrew B  Jordon
- **Operator:** Pritchard Mining Co Inc.
- **Mine:** [4608596](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608596)
## Narrative

EE had removed tire from truck. The tire started to fall and by reflex the EE tried to catch it. The tire was too heavy and it sprained muscles in his back

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