# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220040720021` · 03/03/2004 · Mettiki Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Scoop car/Scooptram operator, Load/Haul/Dump (LHD) operator, Teletram operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 20
- **Mine experience:** 24.01 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Mettiki Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [1800621](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1800621)
## Narrative

PERSON WAS LIFTING MECHANICS TOOL BAG TO PLACE ON TOP OF SCOOP. WHEN PERSON LIFTED BAG AND TURNED TO PUT IT ON SCOOP. HE TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK AND HAD SHARP PAIN IN LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF BACK. PERSON BEGAN TO MISS WORK ON 3-8-04.

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