# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220072410040` · 06/26/2007 · West Virginia Mine Power, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** DRILL,ROTARY (COAL DRILL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 115
- **Mine experience:** 0.58 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John B  Preece
- **Operator:** West Virginia Mine Power, Inc
- **Mine:** [4609154](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609154)
## Narrative

While lifting a drill pot from the mine floor onto a golf cart the injuried felt a pain in his neck and shoulder.  CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 8/21/07. STARTED MISSING WORK ON 8/21/07.  OPERATOR INFORMED THAT HE WAS OFF DUE TO INJURY ON 8/23/07.

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