# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220133260020` · 10/29/2013 · Kyanite Mining Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 167
- **Mine experience:** 17.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** The Disthene Group Inc
- **Operator:** Kyanite Mining Corp
- **Mine:** [4403743](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4403743)
## Narrative

The employee was working in the #16 East Ridge Tunnel, a skirt from the belt frame fell off and struck the employee on his hard hat, causing pain in his neck and upper back, requiring physical therapy treatment.

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