# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220121640003` · 05/29/2012 · Rex Coal Co. Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 130
- **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 was working with the drill steel on a roof bolter when he pulled a muscle in his back.  He is in physical therapy.  Should be back to work in three or four weeks.

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