# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220122440019` · 08/27/2012 · Lago Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Michael  Day
- **Operator:** Lago Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609343](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609343)
## Narrative

Employee was assisting in pulling a steel beam. As the scoop operator pulled it, the beam dug in, swung around, and struck employee in the left leg, knocking him down and pinning him to the ground.

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