# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011290033` · 03/20/2001 · Spartan Mining Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 321
- **Mine experience:** 0.03 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Spartan Mining Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608738](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4608738)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING STRUCTURE AND PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK. EMPLOYEE DID NOT INFORM COMPANY OF INJURY UNTIL APRIL 27, 2001.

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