# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220090400058` · 02/04/2009 · U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Drill face, Rib, Side, Down
- **Injury source:** DRIL-PRCUSV,HRD ROC,JKHMR
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 11
- **Mine experience:** 0.33 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** U S Silver Corporation
- **Operator:** U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1000082](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1000082)
## Narrative

Employee was drilling with jackleg. Jackleg kicked out and the handle hit left knee and hyperextended it.

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