# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022900021` · 10/06/2002 · Anker West Virginia Mining Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** 24
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Anker Group Inc
- **Operator:** Anker West Virginia Mining Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608622](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4608622)
## Narrative

THE INJURED WAS HELPING TO INSTALL BELT STRUCTURE (42"" STRUCTURE) IN THE NO. 12 BELTLINE, WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LEFT HAND AND ARM.

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