# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220051310043` · 04/20/2005 · Marfork Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Apprentice, Trainee
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Marfork Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608297](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608297)
## Narrative

While unloading 48"" Continental belt structure, employee felt a pain in his back. He continued to work until 4/23/05. Due to pain he visited the hospital and was referred to a specialist. The Marfork Safety Dept. was notified on 5/4/05 that he could not work due to a muscle strain.

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