# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220190990017` · 03/22/2019 · Lhoist North America of Missouri, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** FIXED LADDERS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 23
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lhoist Group
- **Operator:** Lhoist North America of Missouri, Inc
- **Mine:** [2302120](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2302120)
## Narrative

Employee was climbing a fixed metal ladder approximately 8' to reach an access platform.  On about the 3rd or 4th rung the employee felt a ""pop"" in left knee.  There was no pain, but the next day it felt sore and swollen.  After about a week without improvement the employee sought medical attention.  An MRI was able to confirm on 4/5/19 that there was a torn meniscus.

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