# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220052340031` · 08/03/2005 · ICG Knott County LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
- **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:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
- **Operator:** ICG Knott County LLC
- **Mine:** [1518393](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518393)
## Narrative

Employee was lifting pieces of belt structure when he injured his back. He continued to work until 8-11-05 at which time he felt he needed to see a doctor due to the fact that his back was continuing to hurt. He was diagnosed with a pulled muscle and was told to take a couple of days off. He missed two days of work.

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