# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220103430002` · 11/29/2010 · Black Hills Energy
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.52 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Black Hills Corp
- **Operator:** Black Hills Energy
- **Mine:** [4800083](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800083)
## Narrative

Employee was coming down the lower ladder of a loader, when they felt a pain in at the base of their neck.  Conditions contributing to the event were a very cold, windy, snowy morning.  Employee had all of the correct PPE to protect the head, neck, back, and entire body from the outside elements. Medication was prescribed.

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