# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220131370015` · 03/18/2013 · Trapper Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** HGHWY ORE CARIER,LRGE TRK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 38
- **Mine experience:** 34.9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Salt River Project; MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; Tri-State Gener
- **Operator:** Trapper Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [0502838](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0502838)
## Narrative

EE investigating oil leak under 777 haul truck during pre-op inspection on March 18. Reached up with rag to wipe some dirt from hose. His light went out. Dirt fell on his face behind safety glasses. Blinking, couldn't see, stood up and hit his head under the truck. May 9 employer was informed of a bulging disc from this incident. Work restriction imposed May 6. No missed work days.

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