# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220222090016` · 07/17/2022 · Western Fuels-Wyoming Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Change house, Bathing
- **Injury source:** APPAREL,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 16.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Western Fuels Association Inc
- **Operator:** Western Fuels-Wyoming Inc
- **Mine:** [4801429](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801429)
## Narrative

Employee arrived at work at 5:01 am and entered the men's change room to prepare for work. Employee sat down on the bench and removed one shoe and when they put on one boot, they noticed pain in their lower back. The employee went home for the day and did not work. The next day, employee did not report to work and was referred to an orthopedic physician due to continued discomfort.

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