# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220031360034` · 05/05/2003 · Miller Brothers Coal Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BARRELS,KEGS,DRUMS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 12
- **Mine experience:** 0.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert W  Miller; Dean  Miller
- **Operator:** Miller Brothers Coal Inc
- **Mine:** [1518371](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518371)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING ANOTHER EE PICK UP ALMOST EMPTY BARRELL TO BACK OF PICK UP TRUCK, WHEN EE PULLED MUSCLE IN UPPER RIGHT ARM CAUSING MUSCLE TO SEPERATE FROM BONE.

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