# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042010098` · 07/13/2004 · McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling timber
- **Injury source:** POST,CAPS,HEADERS,TIMBER
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 120
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James River Coal Company
- **Operator:** McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [1518088](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518088)
## Narrative

Ee and another ee was unloading timbers at the end of the track of the 001-0/002-0 mmu. they each had hold of the end of a 7"" timber, and when they started to tossit, ee's foot slipped and caused him to strain his back and stomach. ee did not seek medical at dr's office until 4 pm on 7-14-04.

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