# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023120007` · 10/29/2002 · EVTAC Mining
## 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:** Unknown
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 28
- **Mine experience:** 14.09 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Eveleth Mines Llc
- **Operator:** EVTAC Mining
- **Mine:** [2100828](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2100828)
## Narrative

UNLOADING RAILROAD CAR EAST END OF CONCENTRATOR EE CLIMBING IN & OUT OF RAIL CAR TO TOSS OUT TIMBER KNEE LOCKED WHEN ENTERING CAR & STARTED TO FEEL SOME PAIN. FELT MORE PAIN AS HE CONTINUED T O CLIMB IN & OUT OF RAIL CAR.

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