# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220151670028` · 06/01/2015 · Hanson Aggregates BMC Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Mechanical  scaling worker
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** HOISTING APPARATUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Hanson Aggregates BMC Inc.
- **Mine:** [3600047](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600047)
## Narrative

During the pre-trip examination of a mechanical scaler, the operator strained his lower back as he climbed from the machine's catwalk to the upper level.

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