# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220161750038` · 06/20/2016 · Irving Materials, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Earl  Brinker
- **Operator:** Irving Materials, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1200109](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200109)
## Narrative

EE was helping check the finishing plant out during start of shift. EE grabbed a 2 inch water hose and when they bent over they told the foreman they hurt their lower back and could not stand up straight. The foreman brought EE to break room and asked if they need medical assistant. EE stated that they did, and then was taken to the company doctor. 

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