The petitioner, while in his employment, attempted to raise an overhead door, in the act of which his back "gave out". He received medical treatment and eventually underwent an operation. Causal relation was conceded, but it was held that the incident was not an accident within the meaning of the Retirement and Social Security Law (§ 63). In Matter of Demma v. Levitt (
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