# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220163540010` · 12/15/2016 · 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:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **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:** 30
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** The Monongalia County Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601968](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601968)
## Narrative

Employee was lifting a tool box to move it when they felt extreme pain in lower back. This did not involve any compliance issues. Personal protective equipment was being utilized. This did not involve job proficiency, or attitude.

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