# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220122830050` · 09/17/2012 · Harlan Cumberland Coal Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **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:** 17
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Joseph T  Bennett
- **Operator:** Harlan Cumberland Coal Company LLC
- **Mine:** [1518277](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518277)
## Narrative

Ee was working on a starting box on a scoop.  As he lifted part of the apparatus, he strained his lower back.  He is under doctor's care and still off work.

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