# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220142160027` · 07/30/2014 · LCT Energy, LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Drilling
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** JAZ Ventures LP
- **Operator:** LCT Energy, LP
- **Mine:** [3609974](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3609974)
## Narrative

While operating the roof bolter, the operators drill steels became stuck together in the roof. He tried to separate the two drill steels when he felt pain in his mid to lower back.

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