# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220112440026` · 08/24/2011 · Rex Coal Co. Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 82
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Joseph T  Bennett
- **Operator:** Rex Coal Co. Inc
- **Mine:** [1519260](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519260)
## Narrative

Ee is a repairman.  He was preparing a piece of equipment to work on it.  He was replacing the cable.  When he threw it over the equipment to the side he pulled his back.  The doctor is doing tests.  Too soon to say how long he will be off.

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