# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220171740013` · 06/09/2017 · Blackjewel L.L.C.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 42
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Jeffery A  Hoops
- **Operator:** Blackjewel L.L.C.
- **Mine:** [4407150](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4407150)
## Narrative

Employee picked up miner cable & water line to move it out of the way. When they turned & pitched the cable they strained their lower back causing muscle spasm. Employee went to local ER and has strained the muscle in their back causing spasms. Employee is off work and has lost time. 

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