# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220052650004` · 09/19/2005 · Nichols Construction (DPL)
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Philip F  Werner Jr
- **Operator:** Nichols Construction (DPL)
- **Mine:** [2500383](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2500383)
## Narrative

Injured worker had climber the ladder to clean a grizzly screen.  As he stepped onto the platform, he struck his right knee against the guard rail.  He continued to work his shift.  His knee was swollen the next morning.  He sought medical attention on 9/20.

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