# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220032660006` · 09/11/2003 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 61
- **Mine experience:** 0.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608923](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608923)
## Narrative

EE WAS PUSHING A 1 1/4"" X 4' X 8' PIECE OF SHEET METAL IN THE SCOOP BUCKET IN ORDER TO TRANSPORT IT MORE SECURELY. AS HE WAS PUSHING THE METAL IN, HE STRAINED MUSCLES IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER AND BACK.

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