# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041030078` · 04/01/2004 · Martin Marietta Materials
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
- **Activity:** Handling explosives
- **Injury source:** EXPLOSIVE-DIR REL TO INJR
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Martin Marietta Materials Inc
- **Operator:** Martin Marietta Materials
- **Mine:** [4000067](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4000067)
## Narrative

EE WAS LOADING A PRODUCTION SHOT. A 5 1/2"" STICK OF BLASTING AGENT GOT HUNG IN THE HOLD APPROXIMATELY 2 FEET FROM THE TOP. HE LAID DOWN ON THE GROUND AND REACHED DOWN INTO THE HOLE TO RETRIEVE THE STICK. HE HURT A MUSCLE IN HIS SHOULDER/NECK AREA.

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