# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220242780039` · 09/13/2024 · Silver Creek Materials Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.33 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert L  Dow
- **Operator:** Silver Creek Materials Inc
- **Mine:** [4103531](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4103531)
## Narrative

The miner felt a pull and sharp pain in EE's right lower back while climbing onto an excavator, along with pain in EE's upper left shoulder and neck. Initially treated with first aid, the injury became reportable after a subsequent doctor's visit led to a referral for physical therapy, explaining the delay in reporting beyond the 14-day window.

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