# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220170530009` · 02/17/2017 · Hutchinson Salt Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Larry L  Bingham
- **Operator:** Hutchinson Salt Company
- **Mine:** [1400412](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1400412)
## Narrative

EE was installing a guide in the north shaft. EE helped lift a guide out of position and install a new one. Next morning had pain in left upper chest. Went to Dr., Dr. said ee had a muscle strain. Prescribed steroid.

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