# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023530033` · 06/14/2002 · Farco Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 54
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Chevron Corporation
- **Operator:** Farco Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [4102803](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4102803)
## Narrative

WHILE CARRYING CEMENT BAGS WEIGHING APPROX. 80LBFROM THE BACK OF JUANS TRUCK. (PARTSMAN) STEPPED ON UN-EVEN GROUND, AND HE FELT A SLIGHT PAIN TOTHE RIGHT KNEE. SHORTLY IT WENT AWAY. THE FOLLOW ING DAY HE FELT A STRONG SHARP PAIN TO THE KNEE.

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