# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220210270009` · 01/14/2021 · Gibson County Coal, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Bull gang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Section foreman, Shift boss
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 79
- **Mine experience:** 6.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Gibson County Coal, LLC
- **Mine:** [1202388](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1202388)
## Narrative

The employee was reclaiming belt structure and pulled something in EE's left leg lifting a 42"" top roller. EE continued working but was still experiencing pain and discomfort on the back of EE's leg.  An MRI later revealed a partial tear in EE's hamstring. EE is expected to make a full recovery without requiring any surgery.  EE began missing work on 01/26/2021.

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