# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220060660006` · 03/01/2006 · Rinker Materials Western Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Coal/ore shovel operator,  Shoveler,  Power shoveler
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 20
- **Mine experience:** 2.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rinker Group Ltd
- **Operator:** Rinker Materials Western Inc.
- **Mine:** [2500006](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2500006)
## Narrative

Employee was climbing into the cab of a piece of equipment when he struck his head on the frame of the cab door.  He worked the rest of the shift without telling anyone until the end of his shift.  He said he had some slight neck pain but did not require medical attention.

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