# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220113000022` · 10/05/2011 · Excel Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **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:** 130
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Excel Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1508079](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1508079)
## Narrative

On 10/05/2011 employee was carrying a guard to install on a continuous miner when he felt pain in his lower back. Employee continued to work, but the pain worsen at which time he was seen by his family doctor on 10/19/11 and removed from work.

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