# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220162360029` · 08/19/2016 · The Monongalia County Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Belt cleaner, Picker
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 610
- **Mine experience:** 11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** The Monongalia County Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601968](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601968)
## Narrative

While trying to lift pump to close gate on elevator, felt strain in back.  This did not involve any compliance issues, no equipment involved, and it did not involve training or attitude.

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