# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220032450018` · 08/23/2003 · Saint-Gobain Proppants
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.05 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Saint-Gobain
- **Operator:** Saint-Gobain Proppants
- **Mine:** [0301607](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0301607)
## Narrative

EE'S WERE REMOVING A LARGE GUARD ON A TRANSFER ELEVATOR IN ORDER TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE. EE LOST HIS GRIP AND WHILE HE WAS TRYING TO REGAIN CONTROL, HE FELT PAIN IN HIS NECK.

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