# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220182290012` · 08/06/2018 · The Marion County Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 62
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** The Marion County Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601433](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601433)
## Narrative

Carrying 20' joint of 6"" waterline down 6E belt line outby the recent belt move (6E #3 entry) when they tripped and fell, dropping the pipe on their neck resulting in a strain/sprain type injury.

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