# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042080017` · 06/17/2004 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Beltman, Conveyor man,  Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 141
- **Mine experience:** 24 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rag Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

AFTER PICKING UP BELT ROLLER A BELTMAN FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT LEG, HIP & THIGH. HE WORKED UNTIL 7/13/04 WHEN HE WAS TAKEN OFF FOR BACK PROBLEMS RELATED TO THESE SYMPTONS.

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