# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220262260019` · 08/07/2026 · American Gilsonite Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** WOOD ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** American Gilsonite Company
- **Operator:** American Gilsonite Company
- **Mine:** [4202044](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4202044)
## Narrative

A miner was removing 3""x8""x6' boards from the cage. When the miner turned with boards in their hands, they injured their lower back. 

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