# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220163070013` · 09/15/2016 · New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 28
- **Mine experience:** 31.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company Inc
- **Operator:** New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc.
- **Mine:** [3600193](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600193)
## Narrative

Changing dust screens at Wash Plant strained right knee in confined space.  Employee submitted accident report on 9/16/16 but did not notify Superintendent that they were having surgery till 10/25/16. Employee is scheduled for surgery 11/3/16.  Employee has been working normal job duties in the meantime.

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