# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220030240053` · 12/20/2002 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4.63 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1202174](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202174)
## Narrative

EE WAS WORKING ON THE BELLY PAN OF A D-11 DOZER, ROSE UP & TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. HE INFORMED FOREMAN OF THE INCIDENT & DENIED MEDICAL ATTENTION. ON 1/14/03 HE INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DOCTOR HAD DIAGNOSED A POSSIBLE MENISCUS TEAR. HE WILLHAVE 6 SESSIONS OF P.T. HE WAS RELEASED WITH RESTRICTIONS OF NO REPEATED BENDING, SQUATTING OR CLIMBING. HE HAS A FOLLOW-UP APPT. ON 1/28/02.

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