# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012470116` · 08/28/2001 · EVTAC Mining
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 181
- **Mine experience:** 12.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Eveleth Mines Llc
- **Operator:** EVTAC Mining
- **Mine:** [2100828](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2100828)
## Narrative

INSIDE COAL MILL #2 LINE REMOVING LOWER SKIRT. AFTER LOOSENING SKIRT EMPLOYEE ROTATED SKIRT AROUND TO THE DOOR. EMPLOYEE TRIED TO LIFT SKIRT WHILE LYING ON SIDE. LOST TIME - RTW DATE UNKNOWN. POSSIBLE RECUR OF OLD BACK INJ OF 1/4/01. CHIRO CARE BEGAN 8/29/01.

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