# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220211250022` · 01/28/2021 · Buchanan Minerals, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Spot rail cars, Trip riding
- **Injury source:** MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 147
- **Mine experience:** 2.96 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Coronado Coal LLC
- **Operator:** Buchanan Minerals, LLC
- **Mine:** [4404856](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4404856)
## Narrative

The injured was attempting to throw a track switch at Brk 19 on 10 East Section.  EE placed left foot on the switch handle to push it down and when EE pushed the handle down, EE felt a sharp pain in the left calf.  The employee started missing work on April 29, 2021.

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