# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011290026` · 04/25/2001 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [3600015](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3600015)
## Narrative

EE WAS ORGANIZING STEEL BARS ON STORAGE RACK. ASHE WAS PUSHING BARS BACK INTO THE RACK HE LOST HIS FOOTING DUE TO THE BANK HE WAS STANDING ON. WHILE TRYING TO REGAIN HIS BALANCE HIS RIGHT FOOT LANDED ON AN INCLINED PLANE CAUSING HIS CALF MUSCLE TO BE STRAINED.

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