# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220172130023` · 07/24/2017 · ARMSTRONG COAL CO., INC.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Master electrician
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** HGHWY ORE CARIER,LRGE TRK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 36
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Armstrong Energy Inc
- **Operator:** ARMSTRONG COAL CO., INC.
- **Mine:** [1519511](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519511)
## Narrative

EE climbed up on ladder of Komatsu 785 Haul Truck to inspect and secure a block heater receptacle that was broke off. When climbing back down off of the truck EE strained lower back. EE finished the shift and did not report injury till 1:00 pm on 7/25/2017.

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