# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220072480038` · 08/25/2007 · Liggett Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 0.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James C  Justice II
- **Operator:** Liggett Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1519080](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519080)
## Narrative

Employee was loading a speed reducer in a scoop bucket when he bent down to push the reducer in the bucket and twisted his knee.

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