# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220161590009` · 05/26/2016 · Montana Rockworks Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling coal, Rock, Ore
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 17
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Brad  Mercord; Bill  Carter
- **Operator:** Montana Rockworks Inc
- **Mine:** [2402476](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2402476)
## Narrative

While working on a rock splitter employee felt a pull in lower back

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