# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220103140030` · 10/30/2010 · Coeur Alaska Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Pumper
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Coeur Mining, Inc.
- **Operator:** Coeur Alaska Inc
- **Mine:** [5001544](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5001544)
## Narrative

While working, a water plant operator was kneeling when a coiled 6"" flex hose struck his hard hat from a distance of approx. 2-3 feet because of co-workers working above handling the line. Operator states the impact knocked his hard hat off. Operator went for medical evaluation where he was placed on light duty for minor upper back pain.

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