# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220080590015` · 02/20/2008 · Amrize Cement Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by rolling or sliding object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Electrical maintenance
- **Injury source:** DRUM,PULY,SHEAVE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc.
- **Mine:** [0500037](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0500037)
## Narrative

A sheave block previously used to hold cable in place was suspended appox. 30 ft above from where employee was working. As the cable was placed against tray the sheave slid down the cable striking employee in the head. Employee didn't black out but appeared to be confused. Employee climbed into lift basket and was treated by first responders until taken to CCOM for evaluation.

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