# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220153340013` · 11/18/2015 · ERP Federal Mining Complex, LLC.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Trackman, Track worker, Track gang
- **Activity:** Lay or repair railroad track
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Virginia Conservation Legacy Fund (VCLF)
- **Operator:** ERP Federal Mining Complex, LLC.
- **Mine:** [4601456](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601456)
## Narrative

Employee stated that while moving the rail bender while installing track at #27 spur on the 11 Right section he felt pain in his lower back.

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