# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220132140027` · 07/24/2013 · Piedmont Sand Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BLOCKING
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Jeffrey  Goodman
- **Operator:** Piedmont Sand Co
- **Mine:** [3800667](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800667)
## Narrative

EE was working in the shop.  He bent over to pick up a wheel chock and felt a pull in his back.  Went to doctor and diagnosed with strain in right upper back.  Doctor restricted duty until 8/5/13 (follow-up appointment), which made the accident reportable.

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