# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220102600042` · 09/07/2010 · Cumberland Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Rock duster
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 154
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Cumberland Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605018](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605018)
## Narrative

The injured was dragging a rock dust hose while rock dusting. Rock dust hose caught on something causing pain in his lower back. Has continued to work since 4/27/10. During this time he received PT. An examination  shows mild arthritis of the right sacroiliac joint and degenerative disc disease in L%-S1. This is being reported as an Occ Ill do to repeated trauma to lower back.

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