# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220093380027` · 11/10/2009 · McElroy Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Lay or repair railroad track
- **Injury source:** MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 13
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** McElroy Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601437](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601437)
## Narrative

*After receipt of medical documentation on 11/30/09 this incident was determined to be reportable. Employee bent down to throw a track switch when he felt pain in his lower back. Employee finished shift and worked next scheduled shift. Employee then missed work on 11/13/09 and RTW on 11/30/09.

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