# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220172220025` · 08/02/2017 · Amrize Cement Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Cement worker, Concrete worker,  Form man, Mandoseal man
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc.
- **Mine:** [2300284](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300284)
## Narrative

The site was lowering vanes from a coal mill via a pulley and rope system. A vane fell against the leg of the employee injuring EE's left knee.  

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