# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220081050002` · 04/01/2008 · U S Aggregates, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** The Heritage Group
- **Operator:** U S Aggregates, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1202269](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202269)
## Narrative

Employee was spraying underneath the roll crusher. The hose started slipping from his hand. Employee readjusted his weight to get a better stand. As employee went back and then forward, he twisted his right knee causing him to go back and forward again and then falling. Employee received a strain to his right knee. Employee was given a brace and was restricted.

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