# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220142090026` · 07/12/2014 · Brody Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Examiner, Fire boss, Pre-shift examiner, Mine examiner
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Brody Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4609086](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609086)
## Narrative

Employee stated that he was examining the 2-C beltline when he walked into low top and struck his hardhat/head against a belt hanger that was sticking down from the top. This resulted in a strained neck and restricted work days. The incident did not become reportable until 7/16/14 when the employee was placed on restricted duty.

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