# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220102630047` · 09/08/2010 · Newtown Energy, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 1.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Ellis
- **Operator:** Newtown Energy, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4609231](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609231)
## Narrative

Injured was lifting belt structure when he strained lower back.

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