# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023570059` · 12/06/2002 · Shamrock Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** 1.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James River Coal Company
- **Operator:** Shamrock Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [1516098](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1516098)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE BELT PRESS, ATTEMPTING TO LIFT A PIECE OF BELT WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK. HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR AND MISSED HIS NEXT SCHEDULED SHIFT ON 12/11/02.

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