# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220001730033` · 06/10/2000 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 33
- **Mine experience:** 19.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3301159](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301159)
## Narrative

EE WAS CARRYING PIECES FOR AN IMPACT BED FROM THE TRUCK TO THE 7TH TRANSFER OF THE MAIN NORTH BELT. AS HE LIFTED A PIECE OF THE IMPACT BED HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER, TESTICLES, AND LOW ER BACK. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE OR IMPAIRMENT TO THE MINING OPERATION OR THE EQUIPMENT. THE INJURY DID NOT INVOLVE ANY ASPECT OF JOB SKILLS, PROFIENCY, ATTITUDE OR PROTECTIVE ITEMS. NOT USING PR

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