# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021680055` · 05/20/2002 · Goals Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 56
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Goals Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4605317](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4605317)
## Narrative

EE WAS HELPING CARRY 3/8"" BY 4' BY 6' PIECE OF METAL UNDER THE SIB TO MAKE REPAIRS TO A FEEDER. HE FELT A STRAIN TO HIS BACK WHEN HE LIFTED UPWARD ON A METAL. HE WORKED AS SCHEDULED UNTIL 6-10-02 WHEN HIS DOCTOR ADVISED HIM TO REMAIN AWAY FROM WORK AND TAKE THERAPY 3X A WEEK.

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