# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012470027` · 08/18/2001 · Eastern Mingo Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Ventilation maintenance
- **Injury source:** BRATTICE CURT,PLAS & CANV
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Eastern Mingo Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4608680](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608680)
## Narrative

EE WAS PULLING MINE CURTAIN WITH COAL ON IT WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

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