# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220001290089` · 03/04/2000 · Essroc Cement Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Struck against a moving object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Front-end loader
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Italcementi Spa
- **Operator:** Essroc Cement Corp
- **Mine:** [2002461](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2002461)
## Narrative

EE WAS OPERATING A SKID LOADER TO PICK UP BALLS TO CHARGE A MILL. EE HAD TO OPERATE THE MACHINE AGGRESSIVELY TO PICK UP THE BALLS. EE COMPLAINED OF A SORE KNEE AND IT WAS REPORTED TO HIS SUPER VISOR ON MONDAY. HE THOUGHT HE DIDN'T NEED MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL IT STARTED TO BOTHER HIM INCREASINGLY ON 5/3/00.

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