# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022060063` · 02/28/2002 · Chevron Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 45
- **Mine experience:** 27.09 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Chevron Corporation
- **Operator:** Chevron Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [0100759](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100759)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS HELPING ANOTHER EE MEASURE CYCLONE OVERFLOW PIPE WHEN HE JAMMED HIS HEAD INTO THE PIPE. EE'S FIRST LOST WORK DAY DID NOT OCCUR UNTIL 7/11/02. THIS EE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE AND HAD PREVIOUS NECK SURGERY.

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