# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220262040009` · 07/10/2026 · Coal-Mac LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.58 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John Mitch Potter
- **Operator:** Coal-Mac LLC
- **Mine:** [4609648](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4609648)
## Narrative

Employee had been bolting mesh outby the section. They stopped to load T-Channel and while lifting a stack of T-Channel straps hurt EE's lower back. EE continued to work until the 20th of July before seeking Medical attention.

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