# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022140033` · 07/18/2002 · U S Coal Inc
## 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:** Conveyor belt
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 237
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** William M  Bale
- **Operator:** U S Coal Inc
- **Mine:** [4003167](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4003167)
## Narrative

MOVING PIECE OF BELT STRUCTURE, EE STRAINED LOWER BACK.

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