# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220170370014` · 02/02/2017 · Graymont (PA) Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
- **Injury source:** ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Graymont Ltd
- **Operator:** Graymont (PA) Inc.
- **Mine:** [3606468](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3606468)
## Narrative

Inserting cable bolts into drill holes on day shift working from a JLG man basket. This required the employee to reach away from EE's body while pushing the bolt into the drill hole. After installing 15 bolts, employee back felt sore. EE continued to install bolts with support of other employee. At lunch felt pain in back, was seen by doc, diagnosed with lumbar sprain/strain. 

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