# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220102180024` · 07/28/2010 · CEMEX Construction Materials Pacific, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** CONTAINERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 41
- **Mine experience:** 32.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** CEMEX Construction Materials Pacific, LLC
- **Mine:** [0400281](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400281)
## Narrative

Employee was carrying a light bucket of tools upstairs with his left hand so he could hold the handrail with his right hand.  The bucket weighed approximately 20 lbs.  Employee strained his left knee walking up the stairs.

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