# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220100630010` · 02/22/2010 · Pinnacle Mining Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** WOOD ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 0.75 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
- **Operator:** Pinnacle Mining Company LLC
- **Mine:** [4601816](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601816)
## Narrative

Employee was carrying two metal track ties, weighing approximately 5lbs. apiece, when he lost his grip and tried to catch the ties, injurying his lower back.

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