# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220062850040` · 09/23/2006 · Bear Materials-LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Nick  Ferrara; Vincent  Greggo
- **Operator:** Bear Materials-LLC
- **Mine:** [0700061](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0700061)
## Narrative

Mechanic working on Sand Plant claims he injured his left knee during shift, reported it to his supervisor on 9/25/06. He said he was lying on his back pushing up screen with his feet, ""it must have happened then"". He said that he didn't realize he hurt it until later that night at home, his knee was painful & swollen. He was sent to Medical Center on 9/26/06.

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