# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220000660121` · 02/21/2000 · Tilden Mining Company L C
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Tilden Mining Company L C
- **Mine:** [2000422](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2000422)
## Narrative

EE WAS ASSIGNED TO REBUILD 9B CYC PUMP. IN DOING SO, THEY CHAINED OFF THE DRIVEN SHEAVE TO HOLD IT WHILE PULLING THE IMPELLER LOOSE WITH THE BRODERSON. AFTER THE CHAIN WAS ON, EE PULLED ON THE DRIVEN SHEAVE IN AN ATTEMPT TO TIGHTEN THE CHAIN. HE FELT A STRAIN TO HIS BACK. HE WAS EVALUATED BY A DR. LOST TIME STARTED ON 2/22/00.

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