# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220103000007` · 10/19/2010 · Greater Wise Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 20.65 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** William D  Humphreys
- **Operator:** Greater Wise Inc
- **Mine:** [4406545](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406545)
## Narrative

Employee stated that he was working on the pilot control valve on a D11R dozer. He hit his left knee against the hydraulic control valve, causing bruising and swelling of left knee. Reportable when he went to doctor on 10/21/2010 and was put on restrictions until follow-up appointment.

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