# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220182540017` · 09/02/2018 · Almatis Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Tipple/Top lander/Skip dumper operator, Binman, Topman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 7.29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** OYAK Group
- **Operator:** Almatis Inc
- **Mine:** [0300257](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0300257)
## Narrative

The incident was not reportable until the employee asked to see a doctor on Sept. 7.  The employee was removing dust covers from the top of a railcar and struck hardhat on the dust cover holder when the employee stood up.  The diagnosis was a strained neck muscle.  Employee was prescribed two medications & restricted from carrying or lifting more than 5 pounds until Sept. 12.

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