# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220112210015` · 07/09/2011 · Ozark Premium Sand LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 11
- **Mine experience:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Steve R  Hackman
- **Operator:** Ozark Premium Sand LLC
- **Mine:** [0301970](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0301970)
## Narrative

Injured was working to unclog a waste line coming from the hydrosizer,  when line became lodged in the sand in work area without notice.  The pressure on the line then kicked the polly pipe line back and struck the person in the back of the knee.  The injured had a torn tendon in his knee and has returned to work.

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