# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042290059` · 08/08/2004 · Black Hawk Mining
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 212
- **Mine experience:** 0.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** White Mountain Mining Co., LLC
- **Operator:** Black Hawk Mining
- **Mine:** [4608266](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608266)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A METAL I BEAM FOR SETTING HEAD WHEN HE TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK.

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