# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011370021` · 05/03/2001 · Marfork Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** BACK,MINE ROOF,HNGNG WALL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Marfork Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608297](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4608297)
## Narrative

THE MEMBER WAS UNLOADING SUPPLIES UNDERGROUND. HE TURNED AROUND AND WALKED APPROX 3 STEPS AND STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST A BROW KNOCKING HIM TO THE GROUND, MEMBER EXPERIENCED SEVERE PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER AND DOWN ARM TO FINGERS.

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