# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220000140020` · 01/05/2000 · Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** —
- **Mine experience:** 31.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** General Chemical; Andover Group
- **Operator:** Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners
- **Mine:** [4801497](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4801497)
## Narrative

EE WAS JUMP STARTING THE DROTT PICKER AS HE STEPED OF THE UNIT HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LWOER BACK. HE WENT TO OUR CO PHYSICIAN WHO TOLD HIM TO DO ACTIVITY AS TOLAVATED.

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