# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220120610015` · 02/25/2012 · Highway Materials LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand load, Hand shoveling
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peter DePaul Irrevocable Combined Trust
- **Operator:** Highway Materials LLC
- **Mine:** [3600052](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600052)
## Narrative

Miner was cleaning up a pile of build-up at a catwalk next to primary jaw crusher using a shovel. Employee felt twinge in his back that continued to worsen as shift progressed. Employee reported at next scheduled shift with severe pain. Employee suffered strained back, was given medication and therapy with lifting restrictions. Employee continued to work with restrictions.

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