# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220051330048` · 03/31/2005 · Simplot Silica Prods
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Front-end loader, Scraper-loader operator, Pan operator, Payloader, Scraper rig operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Scott  Simplot
- **Operator:** Simplot Silica Prods
- **Mine:** [2600390](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600390)
## Narrative

EE WAS OPERATING LOADER.  SAND PILES ON ROAD.  ALSO SAID HE HIT HIS HEAD WHEN HE WENT TO GET OUT OF THE CAB.

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