# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220171510032` · 05/23/2017 · Almatis Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **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,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 38.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** OYAK Group
- **Operator:** Almatis Inc
- **Mine:** [0300257](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0300257)
## Narrative

Mechanics were replacing the seed pipe to the # 7 Ball former on the 2nd floor of 426. Pipe rotated out of position. Mechanic tried to arrest the motion of the pipe and felt a pain in the lower back. Member given restrictions and Rx medications.

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