# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220040830004` · 03/13/2004 · Long Branch Energy
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Beltman, Conveyor man,  Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
- **Activity:** Hand load, Hand shoveling
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 58
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Long Branch Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Long Branch Energy
- **Mine:** [4608305](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608305)
## Narrative

EE called the mine office on 03/16/04 alledging that he had twisted his right knee while shoveling material from under the belt conveyor on 03/13/04.  He did not return to work on 03-19-04, his next scheduled work day. **EE was released to return to work on 5/20/04. However, he has not returned due to other medical problems.**

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