# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021370014` · 05/02/2002 · Genwal Resources Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 1.05 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Andalex Resources B V
- **Operator:** Genwal Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [4201715](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4201715)
## Narrative

EE WAS TAKING A BAG W/ROCK DUST OFF OF A BATTERYSCOOP AND TWISTED WITH ROCK DUST CAUSING THE MUSCLE ON THE RT. SIDE OF SPINE AT BASE OF SHOULDERBLADE TO CRAMP UP AND HAVE A SPASM. HAS MISSED WORK TO ALLOW SPASM TO SUBSIDE.

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