# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220093100004` · 09/19/2009 · Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 96
- **Mine experience:** 17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Arch Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C.
- **Mine:** [0503672](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0503672)
## Narrative

Employee states he pushed vent tubing closer to roof with one hand.  He pulled strap tight with the other.  When he jerked on strap, he twisted, resulting in lower back pain.  He continued to work until November 3, 2009, at which time an MRI identified a pinched nerve in his back.  Doctor removed employee from work to allow treatment for the condition.

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