# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220110900020` · 03/18/2011 · Martin County Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 154
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Martin County Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [1505106](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1505106)
## Narrative

EE was helping to install a tilt cylinder on a Komatsu loader. As he was trying to align the cylinder with the mounting bracket it was moved by the boom truck operator and he stated he was jolted, causing pain in his lower back. EE continued to work until 3-22-11.

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