# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220003220018` · 11/07/2000 · Difficult Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling coal, Rock, Ore
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Courtland  Helbig
- **Operator:** Difficult Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [4608473](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608473)
## Narrative

INJURED WAS PULLING A PIECE OF ROCK FROM TAIL PIECE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN UPPER LEFT SIDE OF BACK. RESULTING IN BACK SPASAMS.

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