# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220030100002` · 12/17/2002 · The National Lime & Stone Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 18.65 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** National Lime & Stone Co.
- **Operator:** The National Lime & Stone Company
- **Mine:** [3300127](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3300127)
## Narrative

WAS TRYING TO TURN SCREW CONVEYOR WITH A PIPE WRENCH. SCREW BROKE LOOSE, JARRED NECK.

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