# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022970049` · 09/03/2002 · Pen Coal Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Driver, Jeep driver, Tractor operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pen Holdings Inc
- **Operator:** Pen Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [4607809](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607809)
## Narrative

EE STATED THAT WHILE PUTTING A SCREEN UNDER THE RAW COAL BELT HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

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