# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220103640024` · 03/29/2010 · The Monarch Cement Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 38.71 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Monarch Cement Company
- **Operator:** The Monarch Cement Company
- **Mine:** [1400124](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1400124)
## Narrative

EE was loading obsolete pumps onto a pallet. While lifting a pump the EE turned to place the pump onto a pallet and felt pain in his left knee. No medical treatment sought at the time of the accident. EE was still having knee problems and was sent to a doctor on 12/10/10. EE rec. an MRI and saw a Ortho. Dr. on 12/22/10. EE is still working until his knee surgery on 2/15/11.

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