# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220003180086` · 10/17/2000 · Tilden Mining Company L C
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** APPAREL,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 8.46 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

BENT DOWN TO PICK UP A TOOL BELT WEIGHING 3 POUNDS & FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. EMERGENCY ROOM EVALUATION ON 10-17, SEE SPECIALIST ON 10-18. EVAL. BY SPECIAL ON 10-18, OFF WORK UNTIL 10-20 . RTW ON 10-20.

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