# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220001180021` · 04/13/2000 · TXI (A/K/A Texas Industries Inc)
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 171
- **Mine experience:** 3.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Texas Industries Inc
- **Operator:** TXI (A/K/A Texas Industries Inc)
- **Mine:** [4100007](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4100007)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A COVER OFF THE SUCTION LINE ON THE DREDGE, TO REMOVE SOME ROCKS THAT HAD PICKED UP DURING DREDGING OPERATIONS. THE COVER TO BE REMOVED IS UNDER THE OPERATOR'S CAB. EMPLO YEE HAD TO BEND OVER, LIFT WITH ARMS EXTENDED AND TWIST BODY. COVER WEIGHS APPROX 70 LBS.

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