# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220150050044` · 12/16/2014 · Wedron Silica LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 37.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Fairmount Santrol
- **Operator:** Wedron Silica LLC
- **Mine:** [1101578](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1101578)
## Narrative

Employee was cleaning out dewatering building using a 2"" diameter water hose which involved lifting and maneuvering the hose.  The employee stated that he bent over and twisted to move the hose when he felt a strain in his back.  Not reported to plant management until 12-29-14.  Unreported Muscle relaxer injection received by doctor (Notified Plant Mg. 1-05-15)

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