# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220050610038` · 02/23/2005 · Essroc Cement Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Italcementi Spa
- **Operator:** Essroc Cement Corp
- **Mine:** [2002461](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2002461)
## Narrative

THE INJURED EE WAS REMOVING A SHAFT FROM THE TOP OF A BUCKET ELEVATOR.  HE BENT OVER TO LAY A COUPLE OF LIFTING STRAPS ON THE FLOOR.  AS HE GOT UP, THE EE HIT THE BACK OF HIS HEAD ON A SUPPORT BEAM.  SOON AFTER THE EE NOTED THAT HIS NECK WAS SORE.

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