# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220092230018` · 07/27/2009 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** BACK,MINE ROOF,HNGNG WALL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 20
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4601271](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601271)
## Narrative

Miner stated, ""I was loading high-line cable into a sled and raised up striking my head against the roof.  I was just ""stoved"" up."" Mine site began investigation to determine reportability. Please note that the initial medical report on miner was received on 7/30/09.  A medical diagnosis was received on 8/4/2009 diagnosing the miner with a lumbar sprain/strain.

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