# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220232920021` · 10/09/2023 · Kemmerer Operations, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 43.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Kemmerer Holdings LLC
- **Operator:** Kemmerer Operations, LLC
- **Mine:** [4800086](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4800086)
## Narrative

While assisting to lift a Highwall Drill drill bit into the back of a vehicle the employee felt a pull in lower back.  Employee did not think much about it and the pain grew worse with movement.  After work on Thursday the pain grew worse and employee did not return on Friday. Went to doctor and was restricted until 10/17/23 when employee returned to work. 

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