# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002900005` · 09/16/2000 · Appalachian Eagle Inc
## 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:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 45
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Coleman James B
- **Operator:** Appalachian Eagle Inc
- **Mine:** [4605437](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4605437)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A TOP COVER PLATE FOR A BIN AT THE BOTTOM OF A GLORY HOLE. HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT ARM & SHOULDER BUT CONTINUED TO WORKUNTIL 9/27 WHEN THE PAIN BECAME WORSE & HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. DID NOT MIIS WORK UNTIL 10/2/00.

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