# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011770006` · 05/11/2001 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
## 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:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 284
- **Mine experience:** 30.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4608610](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608610)
## Narrative

THE EE STATED HE WAS LIFTING A 3"" GORMAN RUPP PUMP IN THE WATER TREATMENT BLDG, WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. BASED ON RESULTS OF MRI COMPLETED 6/13/01 EE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH DEGENER ATIVE DISC DISEASE

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