# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220171450018` · 05/13/2017 · The American Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** LONGWALL SUPT,JKS & CHOCK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 116
- **Mine experience:** 21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** The American Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1103232](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103232)
## Narrative

Employee was placing base lift back on the shield feet, when EE felt a strain in the neck and back. Employee did not start missing work until 5/18/2017.

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