# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011620064` · 05/17/2001 · A & G Coal Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** 3.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Jerry W  Wharton
- **Operator:** A & G Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [4406808](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406808)
## Narrative

EE HIT HIS KNEE ON THE RIPPER OF D-21 DOZER. HE CONTINUED TO WORK W/O COMPLICATION. ON 5-21 HE REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO HIS FOREMAN. ON 5-22 THE EE WENT TO HOSPITAL FOR XRAYS. DR. SAID XRAYS G OOD, NEED TO STAY OFF KNEE AND ALLOW THE SWELLING TO GO DOWN.

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