# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220001940002` · 07/07/2000 · Bledsoe Coal Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** DOORS,INCL UG VENTILATION
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James River Coal Company
- **Operator:** Bledsoe Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [1511835](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1511835)
## Narrative

EE ALLEGES HE STRAINED A MUSCLE IN HIS LEFT HAND WHEN HE OPENED AN INSTPECTION DOOR ON THE CYCLONE OVERFLOW BOX.

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