# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220001220005` · 04/17/2000 · —
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 20.61 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** —
- **Operator:** —
- **Mine:** [4103660](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4103660)
## Narrative

EE STATED THAT HE HAD SQUATTED DOWN AND TWISTED SLIGHTLY TO HIS LEFT TO DRAIN THE WATER OUT OF THE AIR VALVES ON THE LUBE TRUCK. HE STATED HE FELT A POP AND IMMEDIATE PAIN WHICH HAD GOTTEN WOR SE THROUGHTOUT THE DAY. A DR APPT ON 4/20/00 INDICATED A NEED FOR SURGERY WHICH WAS CONDUCTED ON 4/28/00.

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