# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220152430017` · 08/20/2015 · Brooks Run South Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Scoop tram operator, Load/Haul/Dump operator
- **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:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 1.58 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Brooks Run South Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609348](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609348)
## Narrative

Employee was in the process of unloading trash from bucket of scoop. The scoop was loaded with mine trash and was parked near the dumpster on the surface of the underground mine. The employee was lifting trash into the dumpster. He pulling on piece of curtain it was stuck, resulting in twisting of lower back. Continued to work rest of shift then went for medical attention.

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