# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023110022` · 10/09/2002 · Bluff Spur Coal Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 5.61 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cumberland Resources Corporation
- **Operator:** Bluff Spur Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [4405559](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4405559)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE LOADED OIL BOX COVER ONTO LITTLE MAC TO BRING OUTSIDE FOR REPAIRS. AS HE LOADED THE COVER HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN THE LOWER AND UPPER BACK TOWARDS THE LEFT SHOULDER AND BACK AREA. EE DID NOT START MISSING WORK UNTIL 11-4-02.

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