# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220183510026` · 08/27/2018 · Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Examiner, Fire boss, Pre-shift examiner, Mine examiner
- **Activity:** Hand load, Hand shoveling
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 155
- **Mine experience:** 1.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blackhawk Mining LLC
- **Operator:** Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609258](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609258)
## Narrative

Employee stated was shoveling up some gob on three south belt when employee twisted & felt back pop. The employee sought medical treatment and was taken off work. Employee stated back was hurting before going underground, was denied workers comp on the injury. On December 10, ALJ overturned the decision. The incident is being reported as a Lost Time Incident.

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