# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011970019` · 07/11/2001 · Chad Coal Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 128
- **Mine experience:** 9.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James  Taylor; Coy  Taylor
- **Operator:** Chad Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [4406592](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406592)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE AND CO-WORKER WERE UNLOADING ROCK DUST FROM A SCOOP AND PUTTING IT ON A BELT. EMPLOYEE TWISTED WHILE HANDLING A BAG OF DUST TO CO-WORKER AND PULLED SOMETHING IN HIS BACK.

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