Employee called me at Home at 10:00am Aug 12, 05 he said he had strained his mid back on 2nd shift Aug 11,05 about 7:00pm ripping coal. He told his supervisors. EE felt he should see his Chiropractor, call made. Appointment set Aug 15, 05. EE worked 2nd shift the 12th and continued his normal duties. I checked on him 4:00pm and asked how he was feeling he said fine but stiff.