# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220262320008` · 08/10/2026 · ICG Beckley LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 4.71 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Core Natural Resources Inc
- **Operator:** ICG Beckley LLC
- **Mine:** [4605252](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4605252)
## Narrative

While installing roof bolts, EE's drill steel became stuck in the mine roof. EE then attempted to free the drill steel by forcefully jerking and pulling on it. During this action, EE suddenly felt a sharp pain in EE's upper back.

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