# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220150550025` · 02/17/2015 · 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:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pete Lien & Sons Inc
- **Operator:** Pete Lien and Sons, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0503222](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0503222)
## Narrative

2/17/2015 EE was working with another miner carrying an auger up to the top of a product silo under Maint./Repair. EE completed his shift on 2/17/15, but on 2/18/15 notified his Supervisor of lower back pain. EE was seen by a phys. and was treated for a strained back; placed on lifting/bending restrictions until cleared to return to full duty.

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