# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011910003` · 07/02/2001 · Blaschak Coal Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Escaping a hazard
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 248
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blaschak Holding Corp
- **Operator:** Blaschak Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [3607504](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3607504)
## Narrative

A HYDRAULIC HOSE BURSTED ON THE DIGGER DERRICK TRUCK AND WAS SPRAYING HYDRAULIC OIL AND EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE JUMPING CLEAR OF THE HOT OIL SPRAY.

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