# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220172700003` · 09/15/2017 · Preferred Proppants LLC.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** STEPS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Preferred Intermediate Holding Company, LLC
- **Operator:** Preferred Proppants LLC.
- **Mine:** [2501243](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2501243)
## Narrative

Employee was walking up a flight of steps to the second floor of a facility.  As employee was approaching 2nd floor, a pop in the right knee and immediate pain was felt.  Employee applied first aid measures but eventually requested a dr's appointment; during which, employee was placed on restriction and referred for further evaluation.

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