# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012740092` · 09/20/2001 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608055](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608055)
## Narrative

EE WAS REMOVING THE REAR OPERATOR SIDE TIRE. IN THE PROCESS, HE STRAINED HIS CHEST MUSCLES. THE TIRE WAS OFF OF A SCOOP. DEGREE 3 CLASS 9 ACCIDENT.

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