# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220161330001` · 02/26/2016 · Southside Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 136
- **Mine experience:** 37 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Salem Stone Corp; Adams Construction; Mountain Materials Inc
- **Operator:** Southside Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [3100085](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3100085)
## Narrative

EE was installing battery in Haul Truck when EE reached down to pick battery up EE stated they strained back. Did not go to Doctor & no lost work days. Decided to go to Doctor in April no loss days. Went back May 6 Doctor put EE on a modified duty but with restrictions, we had no job so EE is now out of work til next Dr. Appt on May 16.

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