# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012880114` · 10/05/2001 · Big Ridge Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling coal, Rock, Ore
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 84
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Daniel W  Bailey
- **Operator:** Big Ridge Inc
- **Mine:** [1102997](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1102997)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING PIECE OF DRAW ROCK, WHEN ANOTHER PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP, STARTLING HIM, AND CAUSING HIM TO DROP PIECE HE WAS HOLDING ON HIS RIGHT KNEE.

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