# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220061800021` · 04/27/2006 · FMC Corp
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 70
- **Mine experience:** 35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** FMC Corp
- **Operator:** FMC Corp
- **Mine:** [4800152](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4800152)
## Narrative

FMC completed review of the surgical report on 6/15 & found that it was recordable. Employees needed to install & re-route compressed air line in order to move the compressors to a new location. Trying to screw pipe into end of other pipe while struggling with weight of pipe (approx. 200 lbs) ee had hold of end of pipe and felt burning pain in lower center of abdomen.

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