# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021130040` · 02/20/2002 · Eastern Mingo Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Eastern Mingo Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4608815](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608815)
## Narrative

WHILE INSTALLING TOP BELT STRUCTURE EE BENT OVER ROPE AND PULLED STRUCTURE UP AND FELT PAIN IN BACK. HE CONTINUED TO WORK. ON 4-11-02 THE DR PUTHIM ON RESTRICTED DUTY FOR A WEEK.

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