# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220113570037` · 12/14/2011 · Baker Rock Crushing Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** DRUM,PULY,SHEAVE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 28 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Gary T  Baker
- **Operator:** Baker Rock Crushing Company
- **Mine:** [3500634](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3500634)
## Narrative

Employee was replacing a sheave on a motor overhead.  The taper lock came loose and the sheave struck the employee on the back of his hard hat causing a slight strain to the employees neck muscles.

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