# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220122760023` · 09/25/2012 · TOR Minerals International
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONCUSSION-BRAIN,CEREBRAL
- **Body part:** BRAIN
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Bernard A  Paulson
- **Operator:** TOR Minerals International
- **Mine:** [4103461](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103461)
## Narrative

The miner struck the back of his head on a hopper steel frame while inspecting the support legs at the bottom of the hopper. He was wearing a hard hat. There was no swelling or bleeding. Employee did not report the incident to his supervisor until 9/27/12 after he went in to ER for dizziness and vomitting. Employee is undergoing medical test to determine cause of symptoms.

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