# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220061520045` · 05/22/2006 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Underground transportation trainee
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 0.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608553](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608553)
## Narrative

Member was pulling belt up to be threaded through the tailpiece. Feeders were raised. As member was inside the tailpiece area pulling, feeder fell and struck him in the back. This happened 5/18. Member worked until 5/22 when he re-aggravated injury and was told to remain off work until 5/29.

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