# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011240015` · 04/27/2001 · Manalapan Mining Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Benjamin R.  Bennett
- **Operator:** Manalapan Mining Company Inc
- **Mine:** [1517903](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1517903)
## Narrative

THE INJURED WAS WALKING DOWN THE ENTRY WHEN HE WALKED INTO A ROOF BOLT PLATE THAT WAS HANGING DOWN FROM THE ROOF OF MINE JAMMING HIS NECK.

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