# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220062400004` · 08/22/2006 · Essroc Cement
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 26 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Italcementi Spa
- **Operator:** Essroc Cement
- **Mine:** [1800001](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1800001)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS TROUBLESHOOTING THE 400 SCREW & WAS LIFTING THE COVERS. HE WAS TWISTING, BENDING, TURNING BODY TO ACCOMPLISH TASK. HE FELT SHARP PAIN IN RIGHT KNEE CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO GROUND STRIKING KNEE.  STRAIN/SPRAIN IN RIGHT KNEE.

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