# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220052450044` · 08/19/2005 · Vigo Coal OperatingCompany, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.37 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vigo Coal Company Incorporated
- **Operator:** Vigo Coal OperatingCompany, Inc
- **Mine:** [1202305](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202305)
## Narrative

EE STATED HE WAS LIFTING A 1/4"" SECTION OF METAL 4' X 8' WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN THE LOWER BACK.  THE PAIN WORSENED AND HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR ON 8/24/05.  EE RECEIVED PRESCRIPTION & WAS RESTRICTED FROM LIFTING OVER 20 LBS.  THE RESTRICTION WAS LIFTED ON 8/29/05.  (NO LOST WORK DAYS.)

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