# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220120390021` · 01/31/2012 · American Sand and Gravel
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Front-end loader, Scraper-loader operator, Pan operator, Payloader, Scraper rig operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 23
- **Mine experience:** 20 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Kenmore Construction Company Inc
- **Operator:** American Sand and Gravel
- **Mine:** [3304210](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3304210)
## Narrative

While removing left front wheel assembly from a 992-C Wheel Loader with a hydraulic crane, wheel became wedged on studs.  With the help of other employees, was able to pry free the wheel assembly.  While pushing to pry free, felt pain and burning sensation in lower back.

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