# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220031110020` · 04/15/2003 · RT Vanderbilt Co., Inc. Standard Mineral Division
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Escaping a hazard
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 296
- **Mine experience:** 2.84 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** R T Vanderbilt Company Inc
- **Operator:** RT Vanderbilt Co., Inc. Standard Mineral Division
- **Mine:** [3100687](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3100687)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING AT #1 BAGGER. WHILE DOING A LOAD THE SEAT HE WAS SITTING IN BROKE WITH HIM CAUSING HIM TO FALL. HE GRABBED A BAR ATTACHED TO THE BAGGER TO PULL HIMSELF ONTO THE MACHINE TO KEEP FROM FALLING INTO THE AREA BELOW.

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