# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220013620040` · 10/22/2001 · Big Ridge, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 11.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Daniel W  Bailey
- **Operator:** Big Ridge, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1102846](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102846)
## Narrative

INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS HELPING REMOVE A LARGE SULFUR BALL FROM THE FEEDER ON #1 UNIT WHEN HE FELT A PULL IN HIS GROIN AREA ON THE LEFT SIDE. INJURED CONTINUED WORKING AND WENT TO THE DR ON 10-29-01. HE RETURNED TO WORK THE NEXT DAY. HE WENT TO THE DR AGAIN ON 11-01-01. HE RETURNED TO WORK THE NEXT DAY.

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