# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220161100003` · 04/08/2016 · Jewett Mine LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 39
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Westmoreland Coal Company
- **Operator:** Jewett Mine LLC
- **Mine:** [4103164](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103164)
## Narrative

EE was cleaning up in #3 swinger room of a Marion 8200 dragline. EE straddled the compartment divider, leaned into the #3 room & picked up a bag of soiled pig blanket. EE turned to sit it in the next room & felt EE's knee twist. EE sought medical care on Monday April 11, 2016

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