# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220110530069` · 02/14/2011 · Mammoth Coal Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Examiner, Fire boss, Pre-shift examiner, Mine examiner
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **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 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Mammoth Coal Co
- **Mine:** [4609148](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609148)
## Narrative

Employee lifted belt structure to install chain in rail and felt a stabbing pain in his lower back. He continued to work until 2/17/2011 at which time he started missing work days.

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