# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220151830037` · 06/24/2015 · Syar Industries Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James M  Syar
- **Operator:** Syar Industries Inc
- **Mine:** [0405242](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0405242)
## Narrative

Working on loader and employee felt a slight strain in back at the time.  The next day the employee reported that his back was feeling sore. Employee was placed on modified duty starting 6-25-15.

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