# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220160760006` · 03/11/2016 · Nu-West Industries Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 18
- **Mine experience:** 4.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Agrium Inc
- **Operator:** Nu-West Industries Inc
- **Mine:** [1002177](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1002177)
## Narrative

A 992 operator strained back as EE was sitting down in the operator's seat. EE was getting into the seat to adjust it and start the machine when EE felt discomfort in lower back. An onsite EMT was called to examine the employee. Upon further examination, a doctor would not release EE to full duty due to a back strain. 

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