# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220061160017` · 08/09/2005 · Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 41
- **Mine experience:** 4.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Solvay S A
- **Operator:** Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
- **Mine:** [4801295](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801295)
## Narrative

The employee was lifting a tool box onto the back of a truck when the handle came off the box.  The box fell and the employees' knee buckled and struck the side of the jeep causing an abrasion and swelling.   He is scheduled to have surgery on 4/18/06.

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