# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220030240025` · 01/13/2003 · Appolo Fuels Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** DOORS,INCL UG VENTILATION
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 171
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Gary  Asher
- **Operator:** Appolo Fuels Inc
- **Mine:** [4003180](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4003180)
## Narrative

EE WAS TAKING DOOR OFF ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT, DOOR SLIPPED AND HE HELD ONTO IT, HURT BACK AND LEG. ER AT ARH MIDDLESBORO, KY TOOK X-RAY, NEGATIVE, TOLD TO SEE REGULAR DOCTOR. BELIEVED TO BE M USCLE STRAIN. WILL DO MRI TO CHECK DISC.

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