# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220152680001` · 09/16/2015 · Emerald Processing, LLC.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CEMENT PROD,CONCRET BLOCK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Emerald Processing, LLC.
- **Mine:** [4608759](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608759)
## Narrative

The employee stated that he was carrying labor saver cinder block when the block suddenly broke; shift the weight to his left hand, which caused pain in his lower back. He continued to work. However the pain did not subside, which prompted him to seek medical attention. He was diagnosed with a back strain and placed on modified duty for 3 days.

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