# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220112770011` · 09/27/2011 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 21.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vulcan Materials Company
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [3800004](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800004)
## Narrative

Employee was performing his area inspection of the blending tunnel.  He entered the tunnel and crossed under the conveyor belt and began to ascend the steps to the upper level.  He struck his hard hat against the bottom of the return roller frame resulting in a neck injury.

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