# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023520007` · 12/06/2002 · Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 29.48 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** General Chemical; Andover Group
- **Operator:** Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners
- **Mine:** [4801497](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801497)
## Narrative

EE AND HIS CREW WAS PUTTING A NEW BELT ON OUR 200 BELT. HE STATED THAT HE FELT A POP IN HIS NECK BUT DID NOT OTHER VERY MUCH. WHEN HE WENT HOME HIS NECK BECAME STIFF. HE WENT TO THE CO. PROVEN AND WAS TOLD THAT HE COULD NOT WORK OVER TIME.

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