# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022100148` · 07/15/2002 · Rama Development Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 1.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ronald G  Goff
- **Operator:** Rama Development Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608833](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608833)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING ROOF BOLTING MATERIALS ON A SCOOP, LIFTING TWO BUNDLES OF ROOF BOLT PLATES (8"" X 10"", 10 PER BUNDLE), WHEN HE EXPERIENCED A SHARP PAIN IN CHEST AND BACK.

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