# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220251610005` · 05/28/2025 · CalMat Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PALLETS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 9.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vulcan Materials Company
- **Operator:** CalMat Co
- **Mine:** [2901475](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2901475)
## Narrative

On 05-29-25 employee alleges a strain to the left lower back when operating a CAT 769D haul truck. EE states that the initial left lower back strain occurred on 05-28-25. While the employee was attempting to move a pallet with a pallet jack. On 05-30-25 employee was treated by a MD for a strain to the left lower back, resulting in modified work activity.

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