# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012110124` · 06/29/2001 · Alex Energy Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 250
- **Mine experience:** 0.09 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Alex Energy Inc
- **Mine:** [4608745](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608745)
## Narrative

HE WAS INSTALLING STRUCTURE IN A BELT LINE. WHEN HE TWISTED AROUND TO PICK-UP ANOTHER PIECE OF STRUCTURE HE SPRAINED HIS KNEE. HE HAS BEEN OFF WORK SINCE THEN.

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