# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220261550007` · 06/02/2026 · Calportland Construction
## 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:** Hand load, Hand shoveling
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 24
- **Mine experience:** 1.27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Taiheiyo Cement Corp
- **Operator:** Calportland Construction
- **Mine:** [0404634](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0404634)
## Narrative

Employee was shoveling material from under the conveyor belt and felt slight pain in lower back (failed to report), operating haul truck and went home.  It was not until 6-3-2026 (following day) when employee had a hard time getting out of bed for work when it was reported.  Resulted in acute lumbar myofascial strain

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