# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011490064` · 05/13/2001 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
- **Activity:** Handling coal, Rock, Ore
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 33
- **Mine experience:** 29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3301159](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301159)
## Narrative

EE WAS ON THE LONGWALL FACE ATTEMPTING TO DISLODGE A ROCK FROM UNDER FRONT OF A LONGWALL SHIELD. HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK. WHEN HE TRIED TO LIFT THE STONE. IMPROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES MAY HA VE BEEN A FACTOR. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE OR IMPAIRMENT TO THE MINING OPERATION OR EQUIPMENT. THE INJURY DIDN'T INVOLVE COMPLIANCE, JOB SKILLS, PROFICIENCY, TRAINING, ATTITUDE OR SAFETY ITEMS.

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