# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220101450003` · 05/08/2010 · Eagle Creek Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Front-end loader, Scraper-loader operator, Pan operator, Payloader, Scraper rig operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 40
- **Mine experience:** 1.58 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John M  Potter; Thomas A  Potter
- **Operator:** Eagle Creek Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4606750](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4606750)
## Narrative

Operator was climbing down a ladder on the side of his loader when he felt a strong pull in his leg.  Pain continued and operator was transported to the hospital for an examination and Dr. review.

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