# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220010720037` · 01/02/2001 · 17 West Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Drill helper
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** 17 West Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [1507295](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1507295)
## Narrative

UPON RECEPT OF DOCTOR BILLS CHARGED TO WORKER'S COMP. WE QUESTIONED EMPLOYEE AND HE CLAIMED TO HAVE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS CHEST WHILE CLIMBINGONTO DRILL.

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