# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022700046` · 09/18/2002 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Examiner, Fire boss, Pre-shift examiner, Mine examiner
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 5.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608055](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608055)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HAND ROCK DUSTING #5 BELT 4 CROSS CUTS FROM THE BELTHEAD. THE HEIGHT WAS APPROX 4-4 1/2 FT WHILE CARRYING 40 LB BAG OF ROCK DUST HE FELT A BURNING PAIN IN HIS GROIN AREA, RESULTIN G IN A MUSCLE STRAIN.

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