# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220121210034` · 04/23/2012 · Douds Stone, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BRATTICE CURT,PLAS & CANV
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 145
- **Mine experience:** 3.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Gary L  Yates
- **Operator:** Douds Stone, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1300018](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1300018)
## Narrative

Employee was assisting in removing curtains.  While pulling the curtains out of the way, he twisted and pulled his knee.  He felt a slight pain and continued to work.  Later that same day, while walking across the yard going to the break room, he felt something tear or stretch and had instant pain.  Employee still felt it was nothing and continued to work through the week.

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