# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220142720001` · 09/24/2014 · Appalachian Mining and Reclamation, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Dennis  Johnson
- **Operator:** Appalachian Mining and Reclamation, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609383](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609383)
## Narrative

Had a double crack in 2 left that we were putting additional roof support up in the form of T3 straps (16 ft. long) when the boss left to go tend to the section for a moment. Employee attempted to install the T3 strap by himself, resulting in a strain of the back.

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