# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220060520080` · 02/15/2006 · Eastern Associated Coal 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:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 29
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4601456](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601456)
## Narrative

Employee stated he was unloading supplies from the section supply cars onto the scoop. While doing so he lifted a large box of glue with his arms extended too far out. When he lifted he felt pain in his right arm on the inside of his elbow. The glue box was 36"" long, 8"" high & 10"" wide. Estimated weight 30 lbs. The box was in good shape, and the plastic bands were intact.

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