# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042510125` · 08/13/2004 · Chevron Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Lay or repair railroad track
- **Injury source:** MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Chevron Corporation
- **Operator:** Chevron Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [0100759](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100759)
## Narrative

EE STATED HE WAS THROWING A TRACK SWITCH & SWITCH HANDLE CAME BACK UP & STRUCK HIS RT.KNEE. EE 'S FIRST LOST WORK DAY DID NOT OCCUR UNTIL 8/23/04. THIS ALLEGED ACCIDENT IS CURRENTLY UNDER INVESTIGATION & IS PENDING ON THE TREATING PHYSICIANS REPORT WHETHER OR NOT IT WILL BE WORKERS COMP COMPENSABLE.

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