# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220070460026` · 09/01/2006 · Cemex Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MOTORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 16 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** Cemex Inc
- **Mine:** [4100060](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100060)
## Narrative

Employee and co-worker were carrying a 7.5hp motor (approx 125 lbs) up some stairs when employee heard and felt right knee pop.  Employee has continued working but knee did not improve and surgery was performed on February 9, 2007.  Employee returned to work on February 12th with restrictions.

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