# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220013540018` · 10/11/2001 · Eastern Energy Corp.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 18.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James E  Trent
- **Operator:** Eastern Energy Corp.
- **Mine:** [4608137](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608137)
## Narrative

GETTING ROOF BOLT OFF OF RIPPER ON MINER. TWISTED AROUND TO WALK OFF AND BACK STARTED HURTING. EMPLOYEE WENT TO CLINCH VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER. HE RETURNED TO WORK ON 10-31-01. FOREMAN'S REPORT WAS LOST OR SENT TO WRONG OFFICE.

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