# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220000730065` · 02/29/2000 · Wayne Processing Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rex  Fought
- **Operator:** Wayne Processing Inc
- **Mine:** [4604168](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4604168)
## Narrative

WHILE LOADING ROOF BOLTS FROM THE SUPPLY CARS TO THE SCOOP THE INJURED BRUSHED THE TOP WITH HIS HAT, WHICH KNOCKED THE ROCK LOOSE PUSHING HIS HEAD DOWN AND CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS BACK.

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