# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220051600013` · 05/20/2005 · Buzzi Unicem USA
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 30
- **Mine experience:** 15.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Buzzi S p A
- **Operator:** Buzzi Unicem USA
- **Mine:** [1400162](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1400162)
## Narrative

Employee was using a cutting torch to remove a beam in sections.  When he turned with beam section in hand his left knee popped. This was not a reportable injury until employee was evaluated on 6-6-05 and the diagnosis was received today.

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