# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002230012` · 08/01/2000 · Eighty Four Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 43
- **Mine experience:** 27.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Eighty Four Mining Company
- **Mine:** [3600958](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600958)
## Narrative

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE TROLLEY BLADE SWITCH TO OFF POSITION AS HE TURNED AROUND HE HIT HIS HEAD AGAINST A PIPE CAUSING HIM TO SPRAIN NECK PIPE APPROX. 6' FROM BOTTOM.

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