# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021710023` · 05/28/2002 · Coastal Coal Company, LLC
## 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:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 92
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** El Paso Energy Corp
- **Operator:** Coastal Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [1517605](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1517605)
## Narrative

REPAIRMAN WASCHANGING SHUTTLE CAR TIRE. HE STRAINED BACK BUT STILL HAVING TROUBLE SITTING, DOCTOR TOLD HIM TO TAKE SOME TIME OFF.

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