# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220070220043` · 01/11/2007 · Hanson Aggregates Midwest, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Rotary bucket excavator operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 17
- **Mine experience:** 22.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hanson PLC
- **Operator:** Hanson Aggregates Midwest, LLC
- **Mine:** [1200442](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200442)
## Narrative

The employee was climbing into the cab of the excavator when raising his leg he felt a pain in his lower leg. He did not want medical attention at this time.

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