# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220032330022` · 08/08/2003 · AEP Kentucky Coal, L. L. C.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 135
- **Mine experience:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** American Electric Power Company Inc
- **Operator:** AEP Kentucky Coal, L. L. C.
- **Mine:** [1518095](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518095)
## Narrative

PULLING ON BELTLINE WHILE LOADING BELT ON FLAT CAR AND CLAIMED HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.

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