# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220040400053` · 01/27/2004 · Mingo Logan Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Beltman, Conveyor man,  Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 28
- **Mine experience:** 11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Arch Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Mingo Logan Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4608730](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4608730)
## Narrative

THE INJURED AND ANOTHER MINER HAD JUST PICKED UP A 4' X 10'. WHEN THEY STARTED TO WALK THE INJURED FELT A PAIN IN HIS KNEE.

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