# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220132830395` · 10/08/2013 · Arch Materials LLC
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ben L  Rechter
- **Operator:** Arch Materials LLC
- **Mine:** [3304578](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3304578)
## Narrative

A mechanic was removing the hub, remaining blades, bearings, shaft, and belt sheave from a 72-in fan by hand.  During the process of physically attempting to lift the assembly out of the fan, the mechanic strained his lumbar muscles.

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