# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220203020018` · 09/24/2020 · Patriot Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 186
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ervin  Stiltner; Keith  Stiltner
- **Operator:** Patriot Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [4407137](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4407137)
## Narrative

Miner operator stated they were pulling miner cable and felt soreness in back. Finished the shift with no complaints. Stated after a few days they went to the Emergency room and was told to see their regular doctor. On 10/22/2020 employee was scheduled for MRI for evaluation.

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