# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220050490046` · 12/08/2004 · Bledsoe Coal Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 84
- **Mine experience:** 9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James River Coal Company
- **Operator:** Bledsoe Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [1511065](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1511065)
## Narrative

ASPER CITATION #7544826, EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT HE STRAINED HIS BACK LIFTING A SCOOP TIRE. WORKED UNTIL 12/13/04 THEN LIGHT DUTY.

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