# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220202880020` · 09/11/2020 · Premier Magnesia LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John  Gehret
- **Operator:** Premier Magnesia LLC
- **Mine:** [2600002](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600002)
## Narrative

EE was using a stationary crane to lift an air compressor. The crane lifted the compressor but only has manual swing capability. When EE pushed the compressor EE felt a slight pain in the back but did not report it as EE did not feel it was significant. The next day the pain was worse, EE reported it and sought treatment.

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