# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220040920055` · 03/23/2004 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Change house, Bathing
- **Injury source:** CONTAINERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 24 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rag Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

AN EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING DRESSED IN THE LOCKER ROOM PRIOR TO THE START OF THE SHIFT. WHILE HE WAS STANDING NEAR HIS LOCKER A CLOTHES BASKET FROM ANOTHER PERSON'S LOCKER STRUCK HIM ON THE HAND.

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