# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220161100018` · 04/11/2016 · I A Construction Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by rolling or sliding object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Colas S A
- **Operator:** I A Construction Corp
- **Mine:** [3000861](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3000861)
## Narrative

The miner was working on reversing the toggle plates in an Austin-Western jaw crusher. Miner was in the rock box removing a cheek plate when the stationary toggle slid approximately ten inches, and during its travel, it came in contact with the miner's hard hat. As a result, the miner received sprained muscles in back and neck.

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