# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011520018` · 05/19/2001 · 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:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 278
- **Mine experience:** 9.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3301159](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301159)
## Narrative

EE WAS LOADING A ROLL OF PLASTIC SCREEN INTO A JEEP. AS HE ATTEMPTED TO LIFT THE ROLL, HE TWISTED HIS BACK AND PULLED HIS LEFT SHOULDER. IMPROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE INJURY. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE OR IMPAIRMENT TO THE MINING OPERATION OR TO ANY EQUIPMENT. THE INJURY DID NOT INVOLVE ANY ASPECT OF COMPLIANCE, JOB SKILLS, TRAINING, ATTITUDE, SAFETY DEVICES, OR

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