# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220091210004` · 03/17/2009 · Hobet Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MOVEABLE LADDERS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 328
- **Mine experience:** 22 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Hobet Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4604670](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4604670)
## Narrative

Employee was lifting a ladder back up and felt a pull and pain in his lower lumbar. Employee was referred to a specialist and has been off pending an MRI. Employee was referred to a Dr.  after results  of the MRI. Employee has three herniated discs in his lower lumbar and is now reportable due to not being released to return to work.

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