# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220262110010` · 07/22/2026 · Ramaco Resources, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **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:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ramaco Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Ramaco Resources, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609533](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4609533)
## Narrative

Miner was lifting hanging rods and putting them in a basket to go into the shaft during a lining project. The miner bent down and was twisting while lifting which resulted in a minor strained muscle in EE's upper back. The miner worked through the shift went home and the next morning decided EE needed to be seen at the doctors office.

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