# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220131000012` · 04/02/2013 · Calportland
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** OTHER INJURY,NEC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 148
- **Mine experience:** 14.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Taiheiyo Cement Corp
- **Operator:** Calportland
- **Mine:** [0400036](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400036)
## Narrative

EE reported pain in his lower left back. EE felt it was a sciatic nerve problem he sustained while operating quarry equipment. The EE said the pain started 3 years ago. He never reported the injury and just dealt with the pain. He finally reported the injury since he felt the pain was getting worse. EE was placed on modified duty after doctor examination.

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