# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220031180114` · 04/21/2003 · Marmet Synfuel LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand load, Hand shoveling
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 19
- **Mine experience:** 0.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Progress Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Marmet Synfuel LLC
- **Mine:** [4608961](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608961)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS DIRECTED TO SHOVEL IN AND AROUND SURFACE STOKER PLANT FEEDER AREA. EMPLOYEE BEGAN TO SHOVEL COAL PILE SPILLAGE AND TWISTED LOWER BACK.

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