# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220251400015` · 05/09/2025 · Garcia Mining Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BARRELS,KEGS,DRUMS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 3.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Garcia Family Farm LLC
- **Operator:** Garcia Mining Company LLC
- **Mine:** [0801427](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0801427)
## Narrative

Employee was replacing a 120 pound grease drum on fuel truck. Employee decide to load grease drum by self without help and use of equipment resulting in strained lower back. Safety Manual states ""Learn to lift the correct way, bend knees, keep back erect, and get help for heavy loads"". Job description states ""Able to lift up to 70 pounds"".

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