# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220003120010` · 10/18/2000 · Roadfork Development Co Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 42
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Roadfork Development Co Inc
- **Mine:** [1517252](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1517252)
## Narrative

EE WAS PULLING CABLE OFF THE ROOF BOLTER ROOF. AS HE PULLED, HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE FINISHED HIS SHIFT, BUT WAS UNABLE TO RETURN TO WORK THE FOLLOWING DAY.

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