# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220073600016` · 12/20/2007 · L G Everist Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** LADDERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 23
- **Mine experience:** 27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** L G Everist Inc
- **Operator:** L G Everist Inc
- **Mine:** [3900012](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3900012)
## Narrative

Employee was climbing down a ladder and his knee popped.

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