# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220223560035` · 12/16/2022 · APAC-Central, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.33 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** APAC-Central, Inc
- **Mine:** [3400050](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3400050)
## Narrative

On 12/16/2022 the employee was slinging chains around a concrete block when EE felt a twinge in the neck. EE did not believe it to be serious and did not report it to the supervisor. On 12/19/2022 EE was removing a coupling when EE felt the twinge again.  On 12/20/2022, the employee woke up experiencing severe neck pain and stiffness.  Employee was diagnosed with a neck strain.

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