# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220140300014` · 01/14/2014 · Wharf Resources (USA) Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** FIXED LADDERS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Goldcorp Inc
- **Operator:** Wharf Resources (USA) Inc
- **Mine:** [3901282](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3901282)
## Narrative

Operator was descending a fixed ladder when left foot stuck in the ladder rung and twisted his knee as he reached with his right leg for the next rung. The operator suffered slight tendon tear and started physical therapy on his left knee 1-27-2014.

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