# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220052510010` · 06/30/2005 · ICG Eastern LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 46
- **Mine experience:** 12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
- **Operator:** ICG Eastern LLC
- **Mine:** [4607945](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607945)
## Narrative

EE stated that on the morning of the injury, a tire had to be removed from his grease truck.  As he was pulling on tire, he felt pain in his lower back area.  No report was filled out at the time of injury; safety department was informed on July 11, 2005.  Note:  Employee did not start missing work until August 25, 2005.

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