# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220062190120` · 06/16/2006 · Robinson Nevada Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Quadra Mining Ltd
- **Operator:** Robinson Nevada Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2601916](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2601916)
## Narrative

Employee was working on water truck rear end in a tight spot. When work was done his leg was stuck. He pulled on his leg to free it. When he pulled it popped. An MRI in July showed a torn meniscus in his right knee. Operation on 7/27 made this a medical reportable, light duty.

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