# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220001850002` · 06/20/2000 · CalMat Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
- **Operator:** CalMat Co
- **Mine:** [0401711](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0401711)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WENT TO A DOCTOR ON 6/20/00 & WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY. WHILE PULLING A WATER HOSE TO WASH OFF A SLAB, HOSE SLIPPED CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND STRAINING HIS LEFT K NEE.

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