# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220111650039` · 06/07/2011 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Idle
- **Injury source:** CONTAINERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4608384](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608384)
## Narrative

An electrician placed his dinner bucket on the ground outside the parts building at the start of his shift. He twisted his back, instead of facing the location he chose to place the bucket. He felt a ""pop"" in his back and had to be immobilized immediately. He was transported to the hospital and is off work for treatment. He has a history of back injuries.

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