# FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220013300013` · 09/12/2001 · T L Edwards Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Enter/work in bins, Silos
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 0.86 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Terry L  Edwards
- **Operator:** T L Edwards Inc
- **Mine:** [1900577](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1900577)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS MAKING HIS USUAL VISUAL CHECK OF THE PLANT DURING SHIFT WHEN A PIECE OF FLAT STONE BOUNCED OFF OF THE SCREEN DECK AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE IN HIS HARD HAT. THE EMPLOYEE COMP- LAINED OF A SORE NECK AND LOWER BACK AND BURNINGPAIN AND DISCOMFORT. HE WENT TO THE HOSPITAL TO GET EVALUATED.

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