# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220072140061` · 07/25/2007 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Rock duster
- **Activity:** Couple or uncouple mine car
- **Injury source:** UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 3.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1202010](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202010)
## Narrative

Employee was lifting the tongue of the diesel pod duster to connect it to the Getman tractor when he felt a slip in his lower back. He felt pain and a burning sensation in his lower back that continued to worsen as the night progressed. He sought medical attention after the end of his shift and was removed from work for three days.

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