# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220152640014` · 09/09/2015 · Mid-Missouri Limestone Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
- **Occupation:** Superintendent
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mertens Construction Company Inc
- **Operator:** Mid-Missouri Limestone Inc
- **Mine:** [2302119](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2302119)
## Narrative

Maintained awkward position while welding, resulted in strained knee / sore knee.  Knee swelled, developed fluid on knee.  Employee reported 5 days later and was treated through a prescription and light duty.

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