# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220060380053` · 01/27/2006 · Appalachia Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Harold  Sturgill
- **Operator:** Appalachia Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4405815](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4405815)
## Narrative

Pulling a pump out of the mud. Felt a pull in his back.

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