# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220032870120` · 10/06/2003 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BACK,MINE ROOF,HNGNG WALL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 4.57 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1202010](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202010)
## Narrative

EE BENT OVER TO PICK UP A CASE OF BATTERY WATER. WHEN HE STRAIGHTENED UP, THE ROOF WAS LOWER THAN HE EXPECTED AND HE HIT HIS HEAD ON IT JAMMING HIS NECK IN THE PROCESS. HE CONTINUED TO WORK TH E REST OF HIS SHIFT AND WHEN HE CAME OUT HE SOUGHT ADDITIONAL MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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