# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002510002` · 08/17/2000 · Lafarge Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 21.86 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge Corp
- **Mine:** [2302171](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2302171)
## Narrative

EE WAS WORKING IN AN AWKWARD POSITION AND USING PRESSURE FROM LEFT LEG TO TIGHTEN BOLT ON ROOF BOLTER. EE'S KNEE POPPED AND LOCKED INTO PLACE. KNEE WAS STRAINED AND PAIN PERSISTED. EE SOUGHT T REATMENT ON 8-30-00.

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