# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002620061` · 05/17/2000 · Rapoca Energy Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Truck driver
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 70
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Southern Mining Co
- **Operator:** Rapoca Energy Company
- **Mine:** [4404982](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4404982)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE HAD CHANGED A TIRE OUT ON A AUTOCAR TRUCK. WHEN HE WENT TO PICK THE OLD TIRE UP, HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK LEFT SIDE.

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