# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220090620024` · 06/09/2008 · Sahara Sand Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Climb in piled material
- **Injury source:** SAND,GRAVEL,SHELL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Laurence J  Silvi II; John L  Silvi
- **Operator:** Sahara Sand Inc.
- **Mine:** [2801012](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2801012)
## Narrative

Normal conditions for a June day.  Individual climbed a new, wet, sand pile from the base.  Feet got stuck in the sand and individual strained knee when tried to pull out feet.  Sand pile was at a normal angle of repose with no unusual conditions.

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