# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220130430022` · 01/31/2013 · Redhawk Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 31
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Thomas A  Potter; John M  Potter
- **Operator:** Redhawk Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1519242](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519242)
## Narrative

Employee attempted to lift a piece of metal that was obstructing his path to his tool box. In doing so, he strained his back and finished his shift. He continued to work for the next couple of days before deciding to seek medical treatment and is under care of his family physician and anticipates returning to work within the next few days.

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