# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220171670005` · 06/12/2017 · Neiswonger Construction Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... 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:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 11
- **Mine experience:** 1.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** David C  Neiswonger
- **Operator:** Neiswonger Construction Inc
- **Mine:** [3610152](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3610152)
## Narrative

Employee was working to clear jam in primary crusher. Employee was standing with feet at different levels and lower foot slipped causing the left knee to strike a metal bar. Employee finished the shift but knee later swelled up and ee was unable to work on 6-13-17. Employee's PCP set up appointment with Orthopedic doctor on 6-20-17. 

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