# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220083080008` · 07/08/2008 · Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Hand load, Hand shoveling
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 21
- **Mine experience:** 14.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** ArcelorMittal USA LLC
- **Operator:** Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc.
- **Mine:** [2102449](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2102449)
## Narrative

Injured felt left knee pop while shoveling and then was later diagnosed with a tear.  He had knee surgery on 10/27/08.

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