# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220162310014` · 08/12/2016 · ICG Beckley LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 153
- **Mine experience:** 0.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Arch Resources Inc
- **Operator:** ICG Beckley LLC
- **Mine:** [4605252](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4605252)
## Narrative

The employee was attempting to pick up roof mats to put onto the scoop. Employee bent over to pull, and lift mats. The employee states they then felt a pop in back. 

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