# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020630012` · 02/21/2002 · Mountain Spring Coal Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Scoop car/Scooptram operator, Load/Haul/Dump (LHD) operator, Teletram operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Forest Coal Company
- **Operator:** Mountain Spring Coal Co.
- **Mine:** [3608725](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3608725)
## Narrative

EE STOPPED TO PICK UP PLATES, BENT OVER AND PICKED UP PLATES, RESULTING IN PULLED MUSCLE.

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