# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220120740032` · 03/09/2012 · Lattimore Materials Corp.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 18
- **Mine experience:** 4.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Lattimore Materials Corp.
- **Mine:** [4104063](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4104063)
## Narrative

EE was getting ready to work on machine, pulled the air hose from the hose reel on the service truck.  EE felt a pop in the lower back.

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