# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220001780049` · 06/15/2000 · Perry County Coal Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 60
- **Mine experience:** 3.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Edward L Clemons Estate
- **Operator:** Perry County Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [1502085](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1502085)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS CHANGING A STARTER ON A DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE IN THE MINE SHOP WHEN THE EE TWISTED HIS HIP.

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