# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220003540019` · 11/30/2000 · Alex Energy Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Alex Energy Inc
- **Mine:** [4608787](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608787)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING CARRY A TAIL ROLLER WITH 3 OTHER MEN. HE BENT OVER TO LIFT IT THREW THE STOPPING AS HE DID SO HE FELT A POP AND A BURNING SENSATION IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE WAS TRANSPORTED T O THE HOSPITAL THAT DAY, HE WENT TO SPECIALIST AND RETURNED TO WORK ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE SHIFT.

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