# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220113010036` · 10/20/2011 · Vindex Energy Corp, 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Arch Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Vindex Energy Corp, 
- **Mine:** [4609369](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609369)
## Narrative

The bolter blower had been repaired and the lids were ready to be replaced. EE injured was assisting another EE to lift the lids back into place. He bent down to lift up the lids and while lifting turned slightly. Upon turning he felt a pull in the lower left side of his back and dropped down to one knee in pain. The EE was transported to area hospital for medical evaluation.

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