# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220083260019` · 10/04/2008 · Homer City Coal Processing Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** STORAGE TANKS AND BINS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 30.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CLI International Enterprises Corp
- **Operator:** Homer City Coal Processing Corporation
- **Mine:** [3606475](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3606475)
## Narrative

Employee was replacing a pipe under a head tank, while working, he jammed his head into the bottom of the tank injuring his neck.  The employee originally refused any further medical treatment until he saw a doctor on 11/12/2008.  To date he has completed three physical therapy treatments.

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