# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041000013` · 04/01/2004 · Riverside Cement Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 13.94 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Texas Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Riverside Cement Co
- **Mine:** [0400011](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400011)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING HAMMERS IN MILL, WHEN FLANGE ON THE DOOR FELL STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE ON THE HEAD. THE FLANGE STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ON HIS HARD HAT BUT THE JOLT CAUSED A NECK STRAIN.

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