# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002840073` · 09/29/2000 · Molycorp Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Drill face, Rib, Side, Down
- **Injury source:** UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4.05 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Unocal Corp
- **Operator:** Molycorp Inc
- **Mine:** [2901267](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2901267)
## Narrative

WHILE BOLTING WITH JACKLEG, THE LEG GOT STUCK INMUD AND AS HE WAS PULLING ON IT HE FELT PAIN IN THE LEFT LOWER BACK AREA.

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