# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020670046` · 02/21/2002 · Omya Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 24
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Omya Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Omya Inc
- **Mine:** [4300351](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4300351)
## Narrative

EE WENT UNDER THE SIDE OF THE RAILCAR TO CLEAN OUT THE OUTLET VALVE. SOME MATERIAL WAS STUCK IN THE VALVE. HE LIFTED HIS HEAD AND STRUCK THE BACK OF HIS NECK AGAINST THE SAFETY RAILING. EE'S N ECK IS A LITTLE SORE. WENT TO DR. ON 2-22. DR. SAID FOR EE TO COME BACK IN ON 2-25. ON 2-25 DR. SAID TO REST FOR 2 WEEKS.

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