# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220003270040` · 10/31/2000 · Spartan Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Section foreman, Bullgang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Shift boss
- **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:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Spartan Mining Company
- **Mine:** [4601939](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601939)
## Narrative

EE WAS PULLING CABLE SLACK ON THE RIGHT SHUTTLE CAR. PRESENTLY HE EXPERIENCED SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE FINISHED THE SHIFT AND WENT TO SEE DR. HE SUBMITTED A WRITTEN EXCUSE STATING THAT HE SHOULD REMIAN OFF WORK UNTIL NEXT MED VISIT.

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