# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220121700022` · 04/20/2012 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 13.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vulcan Materials Company
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [4100075](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100075)
## Narrative

Employee was fueling excavator. The fuel nozzle was slipping out of the fuel tank so the employee reached up to grab it. While reaching for the nozzle the employee felt a sharp pain in his back. Employee decided to seek medical treatment on 6-12-2012. Diagnosis: Lumbar Strain. Light Duty.

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