# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220181440007` · 05/15/2018 · The Harrison County Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Trackman, Track worker, Track gang
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 7.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** The Harrison County Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601318](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601318)
## Narrative

Injured employee was in the process of loading a compressed oxygen bottle into a matrip for transport. Employee lifted bottle an placed it in a holder and felt pain in right groin and lower back. Employee did not use good lifting technique and overexerted lifting the bottle. Employee did not violate any rules or regulations and has proper training and experience. 

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