# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220142200033` · 08/07/2014 · Pete Lien and Sons, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Hand load, Hand shoveling
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pete Lien & Sons Inc
- **Operator:** Pete Lien and Sons, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0503222](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0503222)
## Narrative

EE was shoveling material near the crushing/screening plant when he felt his back pop. EE was seen by physician and treated for a lumbar strain.  He has been placed on restricted duty until cleared by the physician to return.

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