# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012820073` · 09/27/2001 · Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** STEPS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 20.03 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Solvay S A
- **Operator:** Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
- **Mine:** [4801295](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801295)
## Narrative

WHILE CLIMBING STAIRS, EE FELT PAIN IN HIS KNEE. THE PAIN CONTINUED AND HIS KNEE BECAME SWOLLEN AND RED. HE SOUGHT MEDICAL TREATMENT AND WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A STAPH INFECTION THAT REQUIRED IV ANTIBIOTIC EVERY 8 HOURS. HE WAS RELEASED TO RETURN TO WORK ON RESTRICTED DUTY UNTIL ANTIBIOTIC SERIES IS COMPLETE.

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