# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220102940012` · 02/09/2010 · Amrize South Central Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Crane operator, Mobile equipment operator (MEO), Dragline operator, Dropball operator, Rigger
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 349
- **Mine experience:** 4.75 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lattimore Properties Inc
- **Operator:** Amrize South Central Inc.
- **Mine:** [3400056](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3400056)
## Narrative

On 2/9/10 a water valve broke causing water to push employee in  a low spot in the ground resulting in a knee strain.  At the time he denied medical treatment.  On 10/15/10 employee requested to seek medical treatment and was taken off work.

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