# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220170340026` · 01/30/2017 · Contura Coal West LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Contura Coal West LLC
- **Mine:** [4801078](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801078)
## Narrative

Mechanic was cleaning up a fuel spill, attempted to pick up an oil absorbent boom that was frozen to the ground and right knee popped and was unable to put weight on the knee. Mechanic had been having problems with this knee and was receiving professional treatment prior to this incident.

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