# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220182040014` · 07/10/2018 · Lehigh Anthracite Coal, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robindale Energy Services Inc
- **Operator:** Lehigh Anthracite Coal, LLC
- **Mine:** [3601760](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3601760)
## Narrative

While stacking 40 lb. coal bags onto pallet, employee felt pain and soreness in back area. Employee was taken to local Urgent Care for observation and diagnosed with a sprained ligament to thoracic spine.

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