# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220192680031` · 09/09/2019 · Covia Solutions Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Covia Solutions Inc.
- **Mine:** [1101579](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1101579)
## Narrative

Employee was replacing a troughing roller on BC54 at the head end of the belt. While turning to pick up a bolt to fasten down the new assembly EE hit knee on the torque arm support for the reducer. This caused EE's knee to flex sideways. EE was experiencing some swelling and soreness. Update: Went to doctor on 9-20-19 and scheduled an MRI for 9-25-19.

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