# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220242670012` · 05/19/2024 · Ramaco Resources, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BELTS (NOT CONVEYOR)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 12
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ramaco Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Ramaco Resources, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609533](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609533)
## Narrative

On 5/21/24 employee was pulling a piece of mining belt by hand when the edge of the belt flipped over hitting them on the left knee. The employee continued to work until they had surgery to their knee on 9/16/24 and is now off work.

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