# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220162560023` · 09/01/2016 · Reeves Construction Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Shift tech, Service/Dump truck operator
- **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:** 1.48 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Colas S A
- **Operator:** Reeves Construction Company
- **Mine:** [3800729](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800729)
## Narrative

Employee was lifting an oxygen cylinder.  Upon lifting, the employee felt a pop in back and began making complaints of back pain.  The employee decided to wait until 9/2/16 to ask to be taken to the doctor.  The physician placed the ee on light duty with a back strain as the diagnosis at this time.  EE is still on light duty and has a follow up appointment on 9/15/16

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