# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220150780006` · 03/16/2015 · Hecla Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Drill face, Rib, Side, Down
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 9.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hecla Mining Company
- **Operator:** Hecla Limited
- **Mine:** [1000088](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1000088)
## Narrative

EE strained his back will drilling a hole in the face with a jackleg. He was attempting to pull the drill steel out of a lifter hole when he felt a pain in his lower back.

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