# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220170060019` · 10/07/2016 · Blackjewel L.L.C.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Section foreman, Bullgang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Shift boss
- **Activity:** Timbering, Build cribs
- **Injury source:** POST,CAPS,HEADERS,TIMBER
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 34
- **Mine experience:** 1.33 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Jeffery A  Hoops
- **Operator:** Blackjewel L.L.C.
- **Mine:** [1519418](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519418)
## Narrative

Employee was carrying timbers in low height 46""-52"" over a distance of 200' over irregular bottom. Setting timbers and building cribs in a bleeder. Employee strained back. Employee did not start loss of time until January 3, 2017, and is off waiting for back surgery. 

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