# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220010170021` · 10/22/2000 · Southern Ohio Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 42
- **Mine experience:** 25.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** American Electric Power Company Inc
- **Operator:** Southern Ohio Coal Company
- **Mine:** [3301173](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301173)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING RECOVER BELT STRUCTURE OFF THE SOUTH MAINS, WHILE DRAGGING AND LOADING THE STRUCTURE HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK, HIP, AND LEGS. HE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 1-4-0 1 WHEN HE WAS TAKEN OFF WORK BY HIS DOCTOR.

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