# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220030060045` · 12/03/2002 · Peabody Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 24.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1508357](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1508357)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE REPORTED: CARRIED HYD VALVE BANK DOWN THE LONG WALL FACE LINE. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO THROW THE VALVE BANK OVER THE END OF THE TAIL GATE AREA, FELT PAIN TO NECK AND SHOULDER. CONTINUE TO WORK ALL SCHEDULED SHIFTS, NOTIFIED MGT ON 12/27/02 HE WAS TO BE TREATED BY A PHYSICIAN FOR THE INJURY ON 12/28/02. STARTED LOSING SCHEDULED WORK DAYS ON 12/30/02, BECAME A LOST-TIME INJURY ON

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