# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220261260025` · 04/15/2026 · APAC-Kansas, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Drill operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** APAC-Kansas, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1401578](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1401578)
## Narrative

Dust hose to the dust collector pot became full of mud. EE removed the hose at the lower point to  to clear it. The hose fell off. employee continued to unclog the hose by elevating it the middle. EE ended up moving hose off to the side to allow it time to dry out. The next day EE returned to installed it. The employee said EE did not need medical attention till 4-22-26

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