# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042030029` · 07/10/2004 · Konitz Contracting Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Tom  Konitz
- **Operator:** Konitz Contracting Inc
- **Mine:** [2401813](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401813)
## Narrative

Ee was helping change screen bearing on P.I. screen. While straightening belt, counterbalance weight came back down, striking ee on knee.

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