# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220112710013` · 09/19/2011 · Elam Sand and Gravel
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 13
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Summit Materials LLC
- **Operator:** Elam Sand and Gravel
- **Mine:** [0504593](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0504593)
## Narrative

Miner was struck by 13 wide x 53 long x 3/16 thick steel access plate as he exited area below Mesabi vibrating screen.  MRI showed normal and unremarkable.  Diagnosis: neck pain similar to whiplash.  Second opinion: cervical strain (sore neck).

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