# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021190174` · 12/09/2001 · Molycorp Inc
## 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 22
- **Mine experience:** 13.96 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Unocal Corp
- **Operator:** Molycorp Inc
- **Mine:** [0402542](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0402542)
## Narrative

ON 12/13/01 A MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE CLAIMED THAT ON 12/9/01 HE WAS PLACING HIS TOOLS IN HIS LOCKER AT THE END OF SHIFT WHEN HE FELT HIS KNEE POP. THREE DAYS LATER WHILE ON VACATION THE EMPLOYEE REPORTED THAT HIS KNEE BEGAN TO BOTHER HIM SO HE SAW HIS PERSONAL PHYSICIAN FOR EXAMINATION AND WAS RELEASED TO FULL DUTY. LATER THE EMPLOYEE WAS REFERRED TO AN ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALIST WHO PRES

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