# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042260041` · 07/28/2004 · Atlantic States Materials of PA Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 1.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ennstone PLC
- **Operator:** Atlantic States Materials of PA Inc
- **Mine:** [3609169](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3609169)
## Narrative

Ee was assisting mechanic & dragline operator in changing dragline cable. Ee claims pain in lower back, reported to foreman on 7/28. Stated it will be ok in a few days, reported to work 7/29 & 7/30. About 11:00 a.m. on 7/30 ee advised he wanted to leave early to see doctor.

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