# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220100490025` · 12/13/2009 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 12
- **Mine experience:** 0.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1202174](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202174)
## Narrative

Original injury of 12/13/09 was not MSHA reportable. EE states he lifted 24"" pipe and heard ""pop"" sound. No medical treatment until 1/18/10. Physician took EE off work 1/19/10-2/3/10 for low back strain. Full release to work 2/4/10.

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