# Mine accident
> MSHA accident `220040020044` · 12/12/2003 · Highland Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** —
- **Accident type:** No Value Found
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** —
- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
- **Body part:** —
- **Days lost:** 139
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Highland Mining Company
- **Mine:** [4608693](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608693)
## Narrative

EE WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS IN A ""DODGE"" COUPLING ON THE MINER HEAD WITH A 1/2"" RATCHET & A 3/4"" DRIVE WRENCH. EE STATED THAT HE FELT A STRAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK WHILE PULLING ON THE WRENCHES.

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