# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220213640020` · 12/29/2021 · Maryland Energy Resources, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Bull gang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Section foreman, Shift boss
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Quintana Capital Group GP Ltd
- **Operator:** Maryland Energy Resources, LLC
- **Mine:** [1800780](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1800780)
## Narrative

Employee was advancing 6"" waterline to the section.  While lifting a 6"" metal sweep adjacent to the section belt drive, the employee felt a sharp pain in lower back.

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