# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220172300020` · 08/15/2017 · S-S-S Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 137
- **Mine experience:** 14.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Gerald W  Smith
- **Operator:** S-S-S Inc
- **Mine:** [2300192](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300192)
## Narrative

Employee was bending over a table/workbench pulling a large gear toward self. Employee felt pain in lower back and leg.  Pain increased with time.  The employee used a sledge hammer after feeling pain.

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