# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220052990004` · 10/17/2005 · Kanawha River Terminals
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 5.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Progress Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Kanawha River Terminals
- **Mine:** [4609051](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609051)
## Narrative

Employee was coupling an air hose to adjoin two railcars. When finished, the employee rose from the squatting position and felt a pop in his lower back along with pain. Doctor's report showed that the employee had chronic back pain and spasms. The employee had just returned to work on 10/17/05 from being off 3 1/2 months due to a non-work related back injury.

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