# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220131270040` · 02/25/2013 · 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:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CONTAINERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 1.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** West Ridge Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [4202233](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4202233)
## Narrative

Employee was lifting a 5 gallon bucket of hydraulic oil into the bed of an Isuzu pickup truck when he felt a sharp pain in his lower back. He was initially examined by a doctor on 2/26/2013 and diagnosed with a back strain and released to return to work. He returned to the Dr. on 4/29/2013 for a follow-up and was placed on light duty pending an MRI.

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