# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220152510013` · 08/28/2015 · Remington LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CONTAINERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Remington LLC
- **Mine:** [4609230](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609230)
## Narrative

Employee stated that he was loading a 5 gallon hydraulic oil can on a pallet and he twisted his back.  He said he felt a pop in his lower back.  Employee went to the doctor over the weekend and was diagnosed with a pulled muscle.  He notified the mine site on 9-1-15 that he would be on light duty for 1 week.  Employee returned to regular duty on 9-8-15 

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