# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220070310004` · 01/28/2007 · Buzzi Unicem USA
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** STEPS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 137
- **Mine experience:** 36.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Buzzi S p A
- **Operator:** Buzzi Unicem USA
- **Mine:** [4100283](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100283)
## Narrative

An employee with 36 years experience currently assigned with the Repair Department as an oiler was carrying a 5 gallon bucket of cleaning solvent up a set of stairs by the tire feed conveyor.  The employee heard a ""funny popping sound"" followed by extreme pain from his left knee radiating to his ankle.  Orthopedic Specialist diagnosed the injury as a left knee torn Miniscus.

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