# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220152440023` · 08/20/2015 · Blue Diamond Coal Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Beltman, Conveyor man,  Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 43
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blackhawk Mining LLC
- **Operator:** Blue Diamond Coal Co
- **Mine:** [1509636](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1509636)
## Narrative

Employee strained his back while carrying a 40lb bag of rock dust. He started missing work on 8/31/2015 due to being referred for further medical evaluation and taken off work by the physician. 

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