# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220143530050` · 12/16/2014 · Rex Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Section foreman, Bullgang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Shift boss
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BLOCKING
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 1.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Joseph T  Bennett
- **Operator:** Rex Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [1518869](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518869)
## Narrative

Employee pulled lower back and groin muscle while lifting crib block.

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