# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220102850098` · 02/03/2010 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CONTAINERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 53
- **Mine experience:** 4.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608108](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608108)
## Narrative

EE was loading a roll of 3/8"" steel rope onto the #2 digger truck. He turned to put the wire into the truck and felt severe pain in his lower back and down his right leg. He worked until 4/14/2010 and went off work until 7/6/10.

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