# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220071840004` · 06/27/2007 · Zemex Attapulgite LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 1.87 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cementos Pacasmayo SSA
- **Operator:** Zemex Attapulgite LLC
- **Mine:** [0900150](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900150)
## Narrative

Injured employee (Maintenance Oiler) was helping another maintenance employee lift & position the product pipe on top of Roller Mill #2 and twisted his left knee.  Pre-existing condition is the primary contributing factor.  He was evaluated by an orthopedic doctor on July 2 who placed him on restricted work duty (no lost time).

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