# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220032120034` · 07/14/2003 · K A Ash Ltd.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** MOVEABLE LADDERS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Yarger
- **Operator:** K A Ash Ltd.
- **Mine:** [3601761](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3601761)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING DOWN LADDER. THE LADDER STARTED TO FALL & EMPLOYEE GRABBED IT AND PULLED MUSCLES IN HIS SHOULDER AND NECK.

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