# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220132410049` · 08/25/2013 · Kentucky Fuel Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James C  Justice II
- **Operator:** Kentucky Fuel Corporation
- **Mine:** [4608973](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608973)
## Narrative

While installing engine exhaust manifold and engine turbo.  The technician had to work in a bent over posture for an extended period of time.  No pain was felt on the day he was performing the work.  The technician began noticing soreness and stiffness in his right lower back on 8/26.

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