# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220161900006` · 07/05/2016 · Luminant Mining Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 6.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Energy Future Holdings Corporation
- **Operator:** Luminant Mining Company LLC
- **Mine:** [4104964](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4104964)
## Narrative

A mechanic was trying to remove an engine oil filter from a CAT D9T Dozer.  While struggling to loosen the oil filter, the mechanic felt an immediate pain in lower back.  The employee was taken to a local medical center where diagnosed with a lower back strain. 

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