# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220163210002` · 11/07/2016 · Paramont Contura, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 1.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Paramont Contura, LLC
- **Mine:** [4407223](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4407223)
## Narrative

Employee stated that EE was in the process of moving a tool box that had a weight of approximately 45 lbs. to set it on a tool sled when EE felt pain in EE's lower back. This was a non-witnessed event that occurred off of the section. The employee has had a medical history with EE's back in this region and had been treated in the past for similar episodes.

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