# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023300041` · 11/14/2002 · Independence Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Independence Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4607273](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607273)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING AT THE #1 PORTAL USING THE 1 1/2"" WASH DOWN WATER HOSE TO CLEAN OUT A DRAIN. ONCE THE DRAIN WAS CLEARED EE BEGAN PUTTING THE HOSE OVER HIS SHOULDER. AS HE PULLED THE HOSE THROUGH THE MUD, HE FELT PAIN IN HIS CHEST AND UPPER STOMACH. HE CEASED WORK IMMEDIATELY.

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