# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220091280021` · 05/04/2009 · Bayer Construction Company, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Bayer Construction Company Inc
- **Operator:** Bayer Construction Company, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1401456](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1401456)
## Narrative

Employee was unloading powder and felt a small pain in his lower back. He had his back support on and was lifting properly.

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