# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022280022` · 08/07/2002 · U S Coal 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:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 161
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** William M  Bale
- **Operator:** U S Coal Inc
- **Mine:** [4003165](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4003165)
## Narrative

LIFTING BOX OF ROOF BOLT RESIN, EE STRAINED BACK. (SOUGHT MEDICAL TREATMENT 8-13-02.)

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