# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220232920020` · 10/13/2023 · Iron Oak Sand LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand load, Hand shoveling
- **Injury source:** SAND,GRAVEL,SHELL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Covia Holdings LLC
- **Operator:** Iron Oak Sand LLC
- **Mine:** [4105370](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4105370)
## Narrative

While shoveling sand and small gravel from the dryer, employee turned to dump the shovel load when employee felt a strain and pop in lower back. 

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