# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220122010036` · 07/18/2012 · National Coal of Alabama Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** CONCUSSION-BRAIN,CEREBRAL
- **Body part:** BRAIN
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 7.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** TCW Energy Fund XIV-A, L.P.
- **Operator:** National Coal of Alabama Inc
- **Mine:** [0103321](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0103321)
## Narrative

Coupling hose from an emulsion truck tanker was being detached, the driver did not allow time for the air to release from the hose when he uncoupled the connection thus being under pressure the coupling struck the driver in the side of the head, as a result the driver sustained a concussion.

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