# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220132140011` · 07/31/2013 · Amboy Aggregates J.V.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ralph Clayton & Sons Material Lp; Great Lakes Dredge & Dock LLC
- **Operator:** Amboy Aggregates J.V.
- **Mine:** [2800973](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2800973)
## Narrative

Employee bent over to pick up a torch and his back locked up.

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