# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220173520015` · 12/12/2017 · Iron Cumberland LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Rock duster
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 7.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Iron Cumberland LLC
- **Mine:** [3605018](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605018)
## Narrative

EE was pulling rock dust hose when a coupler caught on an overcast ramp causing the EE to strain their lower back.

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