# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022380159` · 08/14/2002 · Elk Run Coal Company 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608055](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608055)
## Narrative

EE WAS IN THE #3 ENTRY SPAD #12799 OPERATING HELPER SIDE OF FLETCHER RRII ROOFBOLTER. EE WASREACHING FOR A ""PIZZA PAN PLATE"" WHEN HE FELT PAIN INHIS BACK. EE HAS HAD A PAST HISTORY OF BACK PRO BLEMS AND WEARS A BACK BRACE FOR SUPPORT.

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