# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220113570040` · 12/08/2011 · George Reed Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MACHINE-MILL,CLEANING PLT
- **Nature of injury:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 7.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Reed Family Companies
- **Operator:** George Reed Inc
- **Mine:** [0402696](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0402696)
## Narrative

Employee was replacing a belt on the Power Screen and bumped his knee, causing a contusion that subsequently became infected. Employee declined medical treatment until 12/13/11. Claim was accepted on 12/13/11 as reportable.

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