# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220152400018` · 05/29/2015 · Hobet Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 180
- **Mine experience:** 4.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Hobet Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4604670](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4604670)
## Narrative

Employee states he was mounting #21133 930H Loader and felt a pop in his right knee. Employee was treated at Boone Memorial Hospital on 7/14/2015 and 7/22/15 and given an MRI. On 8/17/2015 the employee was treated at Scott Orthopedic by Dr. and diagnosed with a torn meniscus and taken off work.

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