# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220113080042` · 10/31/2011 · Springfield Underground Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 164
- **Mine experience:** 16.88 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Louis A  Griesemer; John F  Griesemer
- **Operator:** Springfield Underground Inc
- **Mine:** [2300094](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300094)
## Narrative

Changeling a punch plate on the second deck of scalping screen. EE stated he felt a pull in his lower back. Declined med attention at this time. Called supervisor at 5:30pm on 10/31/11 and stated his back was stiff and sore, but he would wait until morning and see how it felt. Called supervisor at 5:30 am on 11/1/11 and requested to see a doctor because his back still hurt.

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