# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220190700007` · 02/28/2019 · 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:** Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
- **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:** 26
- **Mine experience:** 9.77 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 lifting a roll of ""lay-flat"" hose when EE felt pain in EE's lower back. EE reached out, over-extending self and didn't use proper lifting technique. No rules or regulations were violated and employee has training & experience. EE was wearing required PPE. 

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