# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220261460024` · 05/19/2026 · US Aggregates Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** HGHWY ORE CARIER,LRGE TRK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** The Heritage Group
- **Operator:** US Aggregates Inc
- **Mine:** [1200136](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1200136)
## Narrative

EE was entering EE's haul truck when EE heard EE's right knee pop when sitting down into the seat.  Miner had an MRI done on 5/19/2026 where a tear in EE's meniscus was found.  The miner is scheduled for surgery to repair the knee.

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