# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220051470012` · 05/12/2005 · CalMat Co
## 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:** 277
- **Mine experience:** 6.35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
- **Operator:** CalMat Co
- **Mine:** [0401924](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0401924)
## Narrative

Employee went to see the company doctor on 5/12/2005 and was placed on regular duty. Employee went back to see company doctor on 5/16/2005 and was placed on restricted duty. Due to a previous and ongoing injury to his R-knee, employee began to favor his L-knee, resulting in an alleged strain to his L-knee.

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