# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012820052` · 10/03/2001 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Beltman, Conveyor man,  Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CONVEYORS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 1.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608553](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608553)
## Narrative

EE WAS REPLACING IN IMPACT ROLLER AT THE #7 A BELT HEAD. HE WAS USING AN INSTALLED ROLLER FOR A BODY SUPPORT TO HELP MAINTAIN BALANCE. THE ROLLER TURNED CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIE LEFT LEG RESUL TING IN A MUSCLE STRAIN TO HIS KNEE.

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