# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220052700063` · 08/30/2005 · Southern West Virginia Resources LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 174
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Southern West Virginia Resources LLC
- **Mine:** [4605890](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4605890)
## Narrative

Employee was assisting three others in replacing accuator arm using chain hoists. One man let go of his end and accuator fell on employee's shoulder and neck causing muscle strain. This was not reported to office until 9/12/05 when employee stopped work due to pain from this injury.

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