# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041800098` · 05/31/2004 · Elk Run Coal Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 261
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Co.
- **Mine:** [4607938](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607938)
## Narrative

INJURED WAS MOVING WATER LINE & FELT PAIN IN SHOULDER. INJURED WENT TO DR ON JUNE 9TH & CONTACTED BLACK CASTLE SAFETY DEPT. INJURED'S FIRST DAY AWAY FROM WORK WILL BE JUNE 18TH. DR DID NOT TAKE INJURED AWAY FROM WORK UNTIL 6-17-04.

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