# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042100036` · 07/07/2004 · Argus Energy WV LLC
## 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:** BARRELS,KEGS,DRUMS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 52
- **Mine experience:** 13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James H  Booth
- **Operator:** Argus Energy WV LLC
- **Mine:** [4607809](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607809)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE LIFTING A BARREL OF STONEHARD (MORTAR) HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK. (WORKED THROUGH 7-15-04. STARTED MISSING 7-16-04).

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