# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220142050019` · 07/18/2014 · Essroc Cement Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 14.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Italcementi Spa
- **Operator:** Essroc Cement Corp
- **Mine:** [1200066](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200066)
## Narrative

Employee was working in the undergrate compartment of #2 cooler. Access to this area is thru a 4' square door. When employee entered the compartment, as he stepped  forward and stood up, he hit his head on an X brace. He was wearing his hardhat, but felt a ""pinch"" in his neck. EE was taken to Dr.,who placed him on restricted duty (no lift,push,pull>10lbs)until recheck on 7/28/14

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