# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220132410015` · 08/23/2013 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CONTAINERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 63
- **Mine experience:** 23.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** BHP Billiton
- **Operator:** Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [2902170](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2902170)
## Narrative

On 8-23-2013 employee reported he carried a 5 gallon bucket of oil to the top floor of the sampling building and his left knee started hurting. Did not report until 8-27-13 he was off as scheduled 8/24 & 8/25. Worked on 8-26-13 and did not report pain or injury.

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