# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220142330039` · 07/16/2013 · American Energy Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BRATTICE CURT,PLAS & CANV
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 9.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** American Energy Corporation
- **Mine:** [3301070](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301070)
## Narrative

During a part 50 audit, it was determined this injury was reportable due to physical therapy. Employee was carrying curtain on shoulder, switch to other side, after picking up roll, he felt back pain. Cause was improper lifting. Compliance with rules/regs, mining equip/systems not a factor, PPE (Back support) and miner proficiency could be a factor.

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