# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020640029` · 02/18/2002 · Peabody Twentymile Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 25.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rag Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Peabody Twentymile Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [0503836](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0503836)
## Narrative

INJURED WAS BENT DOWN INSTALLING A SEAL IN THE LOADER ON AN UNEVEN AREA IN THE MAIN SHOP. WHEN HE STOOD UP HIS RIGHT KNEE POPPED AND THEN LOCKED UP. NO REPORTABLE MEDICAL CARE HAD BEEN GIVEN T O DATE. INJURY WILL NOT BECOME REPORTABLE UNTIL 3/12/02 WHEN SURGERY IS SCHEDULED. INJURED HAS BEEN WORKING FULL DUTY SINCE THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT.

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