# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012130020` · 07/23/2001 · Mississippi Potash Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Section foreman, Bullgang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Shift boss
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mississippi Chemical Corp
- **Operator:** Mississippi Potash Inc
- **Mine:** [2900175](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2900175)
## Narrative

EE REMOVING COVER TO ACCESS DRIVE LINE. HIT RIGHT KNEE WITH COVER. WHEN HE BENT DOWN AND PUT PRESSURE ON KNEE, FELT PAIN. KNEE CAP WAS BRUISED. DR. ADVISED RESTRICTED DUTY FOR FEW DAYS.

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