# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220131650017` · 06/12/2013 · CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 45
- **Mine experience:** 0.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC
- **Mine:** [0202606](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0202606)
## Narrative

Employee was assigned to cut aprons off the Rap Screen using a torch.  He had unrolled the torch from the truck and hung it so he could reach it.  He squatted on the ground to begin cutting metal off the screen when he felt a pop in his right knee.

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