# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220262640025` · 08/17/2026 · Mach Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Tractor operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** WOOD ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Foresight Energy Labor LLC
- **Operator:** Mach Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1103141](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1103141)
## Narrative

I.E. was attempting to remove a 2x4 that was holding the mesh back after bolting on the longwall face when it suddenly broke causing them to twist and fall onto their right knee. I.E. was not taken off work until 9-11-2026.

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