# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220001870061` · 05/10/2000 · Ricci Bros. Sand Co., Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Bodily reaction, NEC
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** BODILY MOTION
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 3.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Samuel J  Ricci Sr
- **Operator:** Ricci Bros. Sand Co., Inc.
- **Mine:** [2800549](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2800549)
## Narrative

WHILE CHECKING TANKS ON THE DRYPLANT, EMPLOYEE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.

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