# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220053180046` · 10/31/2005 · Jim Walter Resources Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 64
- **Mine experience:** 20.9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Walter Energy Incorporated
- **Operator:** Jim Walter Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [0101322](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0101322)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING DOWN MINER CABLE TO GET SLACK SO THE CONTINUOUS MINER COULD MOVE TO THE NO.1 ENTRY FROM THE NO.2 ENTRY WHEN THE EE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

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