# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220201530003` · 05/15/2020 · Manley Brothers of Texas
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 55
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Paul  Salt
- **Operator:** Manley Brothers of Texas
- **Mine:** [4105411](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4105411)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to take off a 3"" rubber expansion joint. While doing so the employee decided to kick down on the pipe to remove it. The joint fell off and the employee bumped their knee. The employee did not report discomfort until half way through the next shift before leaving early.

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