# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220120240006` · 11/04/2011 · Quality Stone & Ready Mix Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Drill operator
- **Activity:** Handling explosives
- **Injury source:** EXPLOSIVE-DIR REL TO INJR
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 16 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** D Kevin  Holloway; Brian  Holloway
- **Operator:** Quality Stone & Ready Mix Inc
- **Mine:** [1500084](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1500084)
## Narrative

Drill operator was helping blaster load shot. Blast hole was being loaded with 13 pound sticks. While reaching for a stick the driller states his back ""went out"". Originally diagnosed as a sprain & no lost time at work. Condition worsened after physical therapy. Re-diagnosis revealed bulged disc. EE is restricted to drill operating only & has no physical labor.

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