# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220071800018` · 05/02/2007 · Andalex Resources Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Pumper
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 149
- **Mine experience:** 17.81 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Andalex Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [4202028](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4202028)
## Narrative

While picking up pump strained lower back; hurt back again on 5/30/07 falling down.  On 6/19/07 individual notified company following doctors visit that surgery will be needed to repair herniated disc. Individual not off work, surgery scheduled for July.

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