# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021760029` · 05/08/2002 · Perry County Coal Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** WOOD ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 30
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** TECO Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Perry County Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [1502085](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1502085)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING ONE END OF 3"" X 8"" BOARD ON LEFT SHOULDER, STATED HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. STARTED MISSING WORK 6/14/02.

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