# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021960126` · 07/10/2002 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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 COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 6.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4605295](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4605295)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING A CO-WORKER IN LIFTING A SEIVE TO ANCHOR OVERHEAD TO BE USED FOR SCREEN INSTALLATION, AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK. MEDICAL RECEIVED 7/10/02 SHOWS DEGENERATIVE CHANGES WITH OSTEOPHYTE FORMATION AND DISC NARROWING. THE EMPLOYEE HAS A MEDICAL HISTORY ASSOCIATED TO THE BACK DATING 1976 UP TO AND INCLUDING 2000.

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