# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011570005` · 05/30/2001 · 3M Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.48 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
- **Operator:** 3M Company
- **Mine:** [0400191](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0400191)
## Narrative

WHILE INSTALLING #3 ELEVATOR FLOP GATE, EMPLOYEE WAS IN AN AWKWARD POSITION. AS HE WAS INSTALLING HAFT THROUGH THE BEARING, HAD ONSET OF SHARP NEEDLE LIKE PAIN IN LEFT GLUTEAL MUSCLE.

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