# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220060520076` · 02/03/2006 · J M Huber Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5.27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** J M Huber Corp
- **Operator:** J M Huber Corp
- **Mine:** [0900142](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900142)
## Narrative

Disconnecting union on a 2"" water line that was connected to a 4"" water line that was being supported by the 2""line. When the 2""line came apart,the pipe dropped causing the pipe hangers on the 4""line to break allowing the line to come down and rest on top of employees head. during a follow up visit on 2/10/06, it was determined by the dr that dr therapy was needed at this time.

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