# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220050420060` · 01/31/2005 ·  Clean Energy Mining Co.
## 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:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 3.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:**  Clean Energy Mining Co.
- **Mine:** [1510753](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1510753)
## Narrative

Employee was helping load 48"" rigid top structure onto a gator for a move. While lifting the 18th piece onto the machine he strained his lower back muscles.

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