# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220130500046` · 02/13/2013 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Rock duster
- **Activity:** Rock dust machine
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 37
- **Mine experience:** 30 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

Employee was dragging rock dust hose into #4 entry of East Corridor at 40 crosscut. The rock dust hose snagged on an object causing it to stop suddenly and jerk hose back. Employee felt a strain in his groin.

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