# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220210770009` · 03/15/2021 · Rockwell Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Crane operator, Mobile equipment operator (MEO), Dragline operator, Dropball operator, Rigger
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 239
- **Mine experience:** 3.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Sev.en Global Investments a.s.
- **Operator:** Rockwell Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4609377](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4609377)
## Narrative

Employee was mounting a grader when employee placed left foot into the bottom step/foothold on the ladder and pushed off with right leg that was still on the ground. Employee felt discomfort in right knee after pushing off.

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