# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021120017` · 04/06/2002 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 51
- **Mine experience:** 30 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3301159](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3301159)
## Narrative

EE WAS CARRYING A PIECE OF MONORAIL FROM LONGWALL STAGELOADER TO THE BELT. AS HE WAS CARRYING THE MONORAIL HE FELT PAIN IN LEFT SIDE OF RIBS. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE OR IMPAIRMENT TO THE OPERATION OR ANY EQUIPMENT. NO OTHER FACTORS INVOLVED.MONORAIL IS 10'LONG, STEEL PIECES.

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