# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021140020` · 04/16/2002 · Holcim (US) Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 30.78 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holcim (US) Incorporated
- **Mine:** [2400014](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2400014)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING AT THE DUST ELEVATOR TO CHANGE OUT A REDUCER. THE REDUCER WAS BEING HELD IN PLACE BY A LARGE FORK LIFT. HE WENT TO MOVE FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER AND STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A METAL BEAM. THE EMPLOYEE VISITED A CHIROPRACTORTHE NEXR DAY DUE TO A HEADACHE FROM HITTING HIS HEAD.

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