# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220010570105` · 02/12/2001 · Blue Mountain Energy Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 8.76 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Deseret Generation & Transmission Co-operative
- **Operator:** Blue Mountain Energy Inc
- **Mine:** [0503505](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0503505)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS LOADING THE PIPE TRAILER WITH 6 INCH WATERLINE. AFTER HE FINISHED HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AND HAD TROUBLE BENDING OVER. THE EE FINISHED OUT HIS SHIFT. THE NEXT DAY 2-13-01 HE REQUESTED TO SEE A DR. AND WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY(2-14-01).

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