# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220050180121` · 12/17/2004 · Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 123
- **Mine experience:** 1.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC
- **Mine:** [4406853](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406853)
## Narrative

EE WAS ASSISTING WITH THE INSTALLION OF A TOP TRAINING ROLLER ON THE SURFACE STACKER BELT WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. THIS INJURY OCCURRED 12/17/04, BUT HE DID NOT START TO LOSE TIME UNTIL THE END OF 12/04.

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