# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220060930039` · 03/22/2006 · Highland Mining Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 41
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Highland Mining Company LLC
- **Mine:** [1502709](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1502709)
## Narrative

EE reported:Loading bolting supplies onto the roof bolter, he bent over picked up a bundle of roof bolt plates (approx 6-8lbs) turned to place on machine and experienced pains in low back. Con't to work for 3 hrs., pain cont'd & he came out of the mine. Was taken to local medical facility for treatment. (Possible irritation to previous ee's injury)

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