# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022760030` · 09/21/2002 · Martin Co. Coal Corp.
## 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:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 60
- **Mine experience:** 0.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Martin Co. Coal Corp.
- **Mine:** [1518485](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518485)
## Narrative

EE WAS LOADING 8' ROOF BOLTS ONT HE ROOF BOLTER WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS MIDDLE BACK.

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