# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220130580007` · 02/11/2013 · West Ridge Resources Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Hang or reposition tubing
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 20
- **Mine experience:** 1.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** West Ridge Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [4202233](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4202233)
## Narrative

On 2/11/13, Employee strained his lower back as he was attempting to lift the end of a vent tube into place in the #2 entry of 21st West. EE reported the incident to his foreman and continued working all of his shifts until 2/25/13, at which time he went to the Dr. and was instructed to be off from work until a MRI could be conducted and evaluated.

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