# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220013180039` · 11/03/2001 · Cheyenne Elkhorn Coal Co Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner helper, Coal mole helper, Bridgeman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Henry  Chaney Jr
- **Operator:** Cheyenne Elkhorn Coal Co Inc
- **Mine:** [1517993](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1517993)
## Narrative

EE WAS CHANGING A TIRE ON A SHUTTLE CAR AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

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