# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220192100027` · 07/17/2019 · The Harrison County Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 13.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** The Harrison County Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601318](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4601318)
## Narrative

Injured employee was assisting in changing out a leaking 8"" waterline coupler on the 4 West Belt at 34 3/4 block. While reaching/lifting overhead, EE felt pain along the right side of neck and right shoulder/arm. The employee did not violate any rules or regulations and has proper training. Was wearing required PPE. Employee began missing work on 7-24-19 due to this injury.

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