# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220082070002` · 05/04/2008 · Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 53
- **Mine experience:** 0.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [4801034](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801034)
## Narrative

Wash down in crushers, 2"" water hose hit him in the knee after the fitting came off the hose. At time of initial exam, employee was released to return to work. In a follow-up appointment it was determined there was a tear to the ligaments in his knee.  Surgery was performed on 7/15/2008.  The employee worked up until the time of surgery.

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