# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002150011` · 07/21/2000 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BACK,MINE ROOF,HNGNG WALL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3301159](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3301159)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING POSTS FROM A SUPPLY CAR INTO A CROSSCUT ALONG THE MAIN NORTH TRACK. HE WAS STANDING ON TOP OF THE CAR WHILE THROWING THE POSTS OFF. HE JAMMED HIS HEAD INTO THE TOP, SPRA INING HIS NECK AND RIGHT SHOULDER AND ARM. NO DAMAGE OCCURRED TO THE MINING EQUIPMENT. THE INJURY DID NOT INVOLVE COMPLIANCE, JOB SKILLS, PROFICIENCY, TRAINING, OR PROTECTIVE ITEMS.

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