# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220062700024` · 08/02/2006 · Laredo Paving Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Bob  Price
- **Operator:** Laredo Paving Inc
- **Mine:** [4102926](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4102926)
## Narrative

Was installing a gear box. Gear box slipped out of hands and hit left knee causing bruising and swelling requiring medication and therapy.

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