# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220070880007` · 01/11/2007 · Bell County Coal Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Discontinued 1/31/2014.  Several other codes cover Scoop Car Operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 18
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James River Coal Company
- **Operator:** Bell County Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [4003208](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4003208)
## Narrative

Employee stated that he was loading rock dust onto the scoop when he turned with a bag of dust in his arms and hurt his left knee.  He continued to work his regular job and consulted a Dr. who performed surgery on 3-28-07 to repair cartlidge in his knee.

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