# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220252130030` · 05/02/2025 · Carbo Ceramics Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Shift tech, Service/Dump truck operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** DISLOCATION
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.33 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Wilks Brothers LLC
- **Operator:** Carbo Ceramics Inc.
- **Mine:** [0901164](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0901164)
## Narrative

Employee had removed material from the Niro by raking it out of the Niro door. Employee was attempting to shut the Niro door by kicking it and sustained a knee injury. Kneecap was dislocated and employee was treated at a clinic. The kneecap was manipulated back into place and employee was put in a flexible brace.

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