# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220062570023` · 09/05/2006 · Brakefield Equipment Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 140
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James  Brakefield
- **Operator:** Brakefield Equipment Inc
- **Mine:** [3401757](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3401757)
## Narrative

The injured stepped off the bumper of his mechanic service truck and his knee popped, resulting in a strain/sprain to his right knee.

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