# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220052340089` · 08/15/2005 · BASF CATALYSTS, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 25.81 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Engelhard Corp
- **Operator:** BASF CATALYSTS, LLC
- **Mine:** [0900125](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900125)
## Narrative

MECHANIC WAS WELDING STEAM COILS IN BOTTOM OF RT-77 TANK FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. WHEN HE STOOD, HIS RIGHT LEG POPPED AND HE WAS UNABLE TO STAND ON HIS RIGHT LEG DUE TO PAIN.

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