# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220192610017` · 08/31/2019 · Vigo Coal Operating Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Fine coal plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 68
- **Mine experience:** 2.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** White Stallion Energy
- **Operator:** Vigo Coal Operating Company LLC
- **Mine:** [1103064](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103064)
## Narrative

IE claims they bent down to pick up a small piece of grating stuck in mud. They felt a pop in their arm. IE was seen by doctor on 9/10/19 after it was reported to safety department, and was diagnosed with a bicep tear.

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