# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220261460016` · 05/12/2026 · Appalachian Resource West Virginia, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Driller, Highwall operator, Highwall drill operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Appalachian Resource Company LLC
- **Operator:** Appalachian Resource West Virginia, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609545](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4609545)
## Narrative

Employee alleges that EE was working on anti-freeze hose and having trouble with the quick connect. as EE got the hoses connected, EE claims EE felt a pain on the left side of EE's neck. EE finished the shift and worked the next day. The pain allegedly got worse and EE went to the er to be checked out on 5/15/2026

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