# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220192420002` · 08/20/2019 · CAM Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 216
- **Mine experience:** 0.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rhino Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** CAM Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4608930](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608930)
## Narrative

During workday EE used a sledge hammer, carried boxes of blasting caps and other tasks. When shift was over they were experiencing pain in neck and shoulders. EE said it felt like a pinched nerve. EE did not know which task caused the injury. MRI revealed fracture of C& and C6 spinous process. Sent home with cervical collar. Will see a neurosurgeon. (Edited to fit 384 characters)

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