# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220190300106` · 01/28/2019 · Loudoun Quarries-Div/Chantilly Crushed Stone Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 355
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John  Gudelsky
- **Operator:** Loudoun Quarries-Div/Chantilly Crushed Stone Inc
- **Mine:** [4400071](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4400071)
## Narrative

Employee(#1) was installing an accumulator on a CAT 980H Loader with the assistance of a Quarry employee (#2). #2 was holding accumulator while #1 was removing bolts.  #1 saw #2 struggling with holding up the part and came down to assist.  When #1 took hold of part, #2 let go of part and the unexpected transfer of weight caused #1 to strain upper back muscles. 

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