# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220102320054` · 07/30/2010 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Bull gang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Section foreman, Shift boss
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 87
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609163](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609163)
## Narrative

EE and two others were hanging 4"" water discharge line. The line was wet and covered with rockdust, it slipped and struck him on the head/back of neck. Other end anchored w/hoist to prevent falling. He refused medical attention. 2 others helped with hanging. Went to Dr. and referred to orthopedic. Diagnosis, back strain on 8/17/10. He is seeing a chiropractor.

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