# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220151260021` · 05/02/2015 · Hanson Material Service
## 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:** 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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 17.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Hanson Material Service
- **Mine:** [1101117](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1101117)
## Narrative

A repairman strained his lower back while working on the VSI crusher. The injured was removing stationary anvils (60 lbs.) from the VSI crusher for replacement with new ones. The miner's lower back was strained during the removal of and handling of the worn anvils.

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