# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220203650010` · 10/25/2020 · Short Mountain Silica Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Crusher attendant/operator, Pan feeder operator/worker
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.94 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** J Eric  Tillirson
- **Operator:** Short Mountain Silica Company
- **Mine:** [4002964](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4002964)
## Narrative

Employee was doing general maintenance at the crusher, employee strained back installing flashing at cone crusher. Sought medical attention on own. Continued to work normal shifts. Was not reported until 12/29/20. Visited Dr. on 12/28/20. Could return to work on 12/30/20.  

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