# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220150150016` · 01/12/2015 · Rogers  Group, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.44 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rogers Group Inc
- **Operator:** Rogers  Group, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1514849](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1514849)
## Narrative

Mechanic standing in bed of service truck to clean out trash and metal.  Bent over and picked up a piece of metal apx. 7 lbs.  Felt pain in back when starting to stand.  Diagnosed with lumbar strain

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