# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220242430010` · 08/13/2024 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.58 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vulcan Materials Company
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [3401905](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3401905)
## Narrative

On 8/13/24, employee was throwing away a 20 lb scrap pump into metal waste bin when EE felt discomfort in EE's back right side. EE used 1st aid measures to help with the discomfort for 2 weeks. When the pain did not resolve EE sought medical treatment on 8/27, were diagnosed with a back strain and issued restrictions & medications.

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