# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220240570015` · 02/16/2024 · Kanawha River Terminals
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** STD G RAIL CR,MTR-SURF EQ
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 24
- **Mine experience:** 29.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** SunCoke Energy Incorporated
- **Operator:** Kanawha River Terminals
- **Mine:** [4609051](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4609051)
## Narrative

Employee was mounting locomotive 413 and as EE was ascending the locomotive stairs, the employee felt a pop in the right calf area. EE was evaluated at ER and given time off until follow up with Ortho. Ortho prescribed PT for a calf strain and degenerative conditions of the knee.

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