# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220071550038` · 05/22/2007 · McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James River Coal Company
- **Operator:** McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp.
- **Mine:** [1510445](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1510445)
## Narrative

EE WAS LIFTING A 50 LB. OF CAT FLOCK TO BE LOADED INTO A HOPPER, AND WHEN HE LIFTED ON THE BAG, HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK AND ABDOMEN.

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