# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020840008` · 03/11/2002 · PENNAMERICAN COAL L P
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **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:** 40
- **Mine experience:** 0.61 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** PENNAMERICAN COAL L P
- **Mine:** [3608525](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3608525)
## Narrative

INJURED WAS CHANGING FLAT TIRE ON 3 WHEEL P.C. FELT PAIN IN BACK.

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