# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220130160016` · 01/07/2013 · White Flame Energy, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** White Flame Energy, Inc
- **Mine:** [4608632](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608632)
## Narrative

Employee was replacing a tube to transmission filters, which weighs approximately 40 pounds on a 992K Loader.  He was pushing and holding it over the frame.  This is a small location which is hard to get to which resulted in a muscle strain in the bicep/shoulder area.  He was being assisted by another employee.

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