# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220251810030` · 06/23/2025 · Humphreys Enterprises Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** William D  Humphreys
- **Operator:** Humphreys Enterprises Inc
- **Mine:** [4406045](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406045)
## Narrative

Employee stated that they were climbing up onto the dozer to work on the engine. As they did, they felt a pop in left knee. They experienced extreme pain in the knee as they attempted to walk on it. Went and got checked. Missed work on 06/24 and returned on regular duty on 06/25. Went to ortho on 06/27. Returned to work on regular duty on 06/30. Lost 2 days work.

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