# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220043560041` · 09/29/2004 · Amrize Cement Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc.
- **Mine:** [0500037](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0500037)
## Narrative

PUSHING AGAINST 3/4"" DRILL, HE OVER STRETCHED A MUSCLE IN LEFT KNEE. INITIAL DOCTOR VISITS WERE OBSERVATIONAL - NO WORK RESTRICTIONS. LAST DOCTOR'S VISIT DETERMINED SURGERY IS NECESSARY AND WILL BE DONE ON 12-16-04.

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