# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042240013` · 07/14/2004 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** HGHWY ORE CARIER,LRGE TRK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 51
- **Mine experience:** 18.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [1500087](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1500087)
## Narrative

Employee was ascending a haul truck ladder when his right knee popped.  He did not report the incident until 7-16-04.  The employee did not seek medical treatment other than first aid until 7-29-04.  This report is being filed based on the medical treatment date of 7-29-04.

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