# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011550115` · 05/25/2001 · Master Products Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** STEPS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 34
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ricardo  Cardona; Victor S  Maldonado
- **Operator:** Master Products Corp
- **Mine:** [5400299](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5400299)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT WHILE HE WAS GOING UP THE STAIRS, HE FELT A STRONG PAIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE. HE DID NOT HURT IT, BUT HE NEEDS TO USE THE STAIRS ON A DAILY BASIS WHICH WILL AFFECT HIS KN EE.

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