# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220061420022` · 04/27/2006 · Heidtman Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** POST,CAPS,HEADERS,TIMBER
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** R Alex  Johnson
- **Operator:** Heidtman Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [0301736](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0301736)
## Narrative

The ee was helping lift a 12 ft timber for setting along the belt line. During the lifting process he felt a pop in his knee. Employee did not seek medical attention for several day and cont'd to work. Initial diagnosis is a miniscus tear and surgery is likely. Report will be amended when/if restricted or lost days occurs.

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