# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220031330017` · 03/29/2003 · Covia Solutions 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:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Covia Solutions Inc.
- **Mine:** [1101015](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1101015)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON AN INCLINED CONVEYOR. HE CLAIMS HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS RT KNEE WHILE WALKING ALONG THE CONVEYOR WALKWAY. HE COMPLETED HIS SHIFT. HE REPORTED THE INJURY THE FOLLOWING MON DAY. THE EMPLOYEE HAD ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY FOR THIS CONDITION ON 4/30/03. HE WILL BE OFF WORK FOR AT LEAST 2 WEEKS.

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