# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220110490041` · 02/16/2011 · Mammoth Coal Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BRATTICE CURT,PLAS & CANV
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Mammoth Coal Co
- **Mine:** [4609275](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609275)
## Narrative

EE was dragging a piece of mine curtain approx. 100' in length when it became entangled with the CM cable and water line. EE had the curtain over his shoulder and when the curtain caught on the cable and waterline it caused the EE to come to a sudden stop twisting his back.

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