# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220081630003` · 06/02/2008 · Chafin Branch Coal Co LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** International Resources LLC
- **Operator:** Chafin Branch Coal Co LLC
- **Mine:** [4608917](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608917)
## Narrative

Employee was pulling up access ladder on 1800 Excavator, when ladder stopped abruptly. After working approximately 30 minutes, the employee started hurting in his neck area, then radiating down his leg. Employee worked until dinner shutdown, notified foreman of pain in his neck and leg. Employee was the transported to hospital by ambulance.

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