# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220142900013` · 08/19/2014 · AK Coal Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Supply man, Supply worker, Nipper
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** OTHER INJURY,NEC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** AK Steel Holding Corporation
- **Operator:** AK Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3610041](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3610041)
## Narrative

Employee was hand loading 50 pound bags of rock dust onto the scoop. Mine height at location was approximately 44 inches and he was working on his knees. Employee felt a pinch in his lower back and he continued to work.

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