# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220000380131` · 01/17/2000 · Tilden Mining Company L C
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** LADDERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 18 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Tilden Mining Company L C
- **Mine:** [2000422](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000422)
## Narrative

EE WAS WORKING ON INSTALLING WEAR PLATES INSIDE 6A CYCLONE SUMP. WHEN HE WENT TO CLIMB ONTO THE LADDER INSIDE SUMP, HE FELT A MUSCLE PULL IN THE FRONT OF HIS RIGHT KNEE. WAS EVALUATED BY A PHY SICIAN-PHYSICAL THERAPY STARTED ON 1-31-00.

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