# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220143250020` · 11/18/2014 · Amboy Aggregates J.V.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 27 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

EE was using CAT Backhoe to clean up area, removing scrap conveyor belt. He scooped up some belt with the bucket of the backhoe and got out to push the remaining into the bucket.

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