# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023160146` · 11/04/2002 · 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:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 20
- **Mine experience:** 0.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608457](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608457)
## Narrative

EE WAS INSTALLING A 48""BOTTOM BELT ROLLER, 1 BRK. OUTBY THE SECTION FEEDER. WHEN HE BENT OVER & PICKED UP THE ROLLER & TURNED TOWARD THE BELT STRUCTURE TO INSTALL THE ROLLER, HE FELT SOMETHING ""POP"" IN HIS BACK.

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