# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220032930083` · 10/14/2003 · Long Branch Energy
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 12
- **Mine experience:** 1.78 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Long Branch Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Long Branch Energy
- **Mine:** [4608855](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608855)
## Narrative

EE, THIRD SHIFT GENERAL LABORER, WAS IN PROCESS OF MOVING THE SECTION CONVEYOR BELT TRAINING ROLLER, LOCATED NEAR THE TAIL PIECE, WHEN HE INJURED HIS LOW BACK.

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