# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220131060014` · 04/15/2013 · Meisel Rock Products
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 14.9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lloyd  Town
- **Operator:** Meisel Rock Products
- **Mine:** [3503439](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3503439)
## Narrative

Removing the batteries from the 769B Haul Truck, (stated that he was lifting using his legs and knee) then twisted to set to the side and sprained his mid-back.

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