# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220101580040` · 05/10/2010 · Power Mountain Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** RAILROAD TIES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 285
- **Mine experience:** 11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Power Mountain Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4606880](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4606880)
## Narrative

EE was cleaning the area around the tail of Sugar Camp #2 Belt. EE was lifting a railroad tie onto the back of the belt truck and felt pain in his lower back and down his right leg. EE completed his shift and did seek medical treatment on the following day, however did work next shift. EE was diagnosed w/pulled muscles and part torn tendon by dr on 5/24/10, placed off work.

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