# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220051020019` · 04/01/2005 · Black Castle Mining Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** BLDG,STRUCT,BOAT,RAFT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Black Castle Mining Co
- **Mine:** [4605992](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4605992)
## Narrative

EE with prior history of recurring back pain was climbing structural steel to make a connection on a 4-legged tower. While climbing, he felt a sudden burning sensation in his low back, but continued to work remainder of shift. His next shift on 4/4/05, he was still sore and went to doctor where he was diagnosed with low back strain.

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