# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220032130042` · 07/19/2003 · Elk Run Coal Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Truck driver
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 46
- **Mine experience:** 0.57 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Co.
- **Mine:** [4607938](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607938)
## Narrative

EE WAS HELPING LOAD A TIRE INTO THE SERVICE TRUCK. LATER IN THE SHIFT EE STATED HIS BACK WAS HURTING HIM. EE COMPLETED HIS SHIFT AND TRANSPORTEDHIMSELF TO THE HOSPITAL. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PULLED MUSCLES IN HIS BACK.

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