# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220113550053` · 06/23/2011 · Viking Aggregates, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** WOOD ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 55
- **Mine experience:** 5.52 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Johnson Holding Company
- **Operator:** Viking Aggregates, Inc.
- **Mine:** [2301913](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2301913)
## Narrative

Employee was lifting a 12""x12""x2' piece of wood when he felt a strain in his neck and right shoulder area, continued work rest of the week.  Following Monday didn't come to work went to Doctor, Referred to Columbia, MO. hospital where injections were attempted ending in surgery for a herniated disc in neck

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