# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220070330016` · 01/22/2007 · Sapphire Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 52
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** United  Company
- **Operator:** Sapphire Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1518469](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518469)
## Narrative

Employee was moving a rockduster from a scoop bucket and felt pain in his groin and lower back.

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