# OTHER
> MSHA accident `220173560006` · 12/19/2017 · IHI Power Services Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** OTHER
- **Accident type:** Bodily reaction, NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** BODILY MOTION
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 47
- **Mine experience:** 19.96 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** IHI Corporation
- **Operator:** IHI Power Services Corporation
- **Mine:** [0801034](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0801034)
## Narrative

A technician approached a valve set and slightly bent over to check the superheater drain alignment. After checking the alignment, they stood up and walked a few steps. Afterwards, the technician felt a sharp pop and thought their back went out. The Control Room was contacted and respondents assisted injured technician. 

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