# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220262230015` · 08/05/2026 · Mega Highwall Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Daniel W  Bunn
- **Operator:** Mega Highwall Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609658](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4609658)
## Narrative

Stacking boxes when the box underneath shifted/fell while their hand was still caught in the banding. As the box dropped, the band jerked their arm before the box reached the floor.

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