# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220062930049` · 10/12/2006 · Irving Materials Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 2.48 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Earl  Brinker
- **Operator:** Irving Materials Inc
- **Mine:** [1200992](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200992)
## Narrative

While exiting the barn area, employee started walking down a slight incline. He experienced a sharp pain behind his left knee in the bend of his leg. When he wasn't any better by the following Monday morning, he sought medical attention.

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