# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220013250036` · 08/28/2001 · Lehigh Portland Cement Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Electrical maintenance
- **Injury source:** CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Lehigh Portland Cement Company
- **Mine:** [1800017](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1800017)
## Narrative

INJURED SQUATTED TO OPERATE AN ELECTRICAL BREAKER IN A MOTOR CONTROL CENTER. UNDER HIS FEET WEREWIRES & ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS. HE TORE CARTILAGE IN HIS RIGHT KNEE; DIAGNOSED NOV. 16, 2001. SURGERY IN DECEMBER.

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