# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022110019` · 06/27/2002 · Compass Minerals America Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** FORKLIFTS,STACKERS,TRCTR
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Compass Minerals International, Inc.
- **Operator:** Compass Minerals America Inc.
- **Mine:** [1600358](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1600358)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN RUNNING A FORKLIFT TO UNLOAD SUPPLIES OFF MANCAGE. HE HAD BEEN CLIMBING ON AND GETTING OFF THE FORKLIFT OFTEN DURING THE SHIFT AND REPORTED FEELING HIS RIGHT KNEE FEELING TIG HT AND SWOLLEN. BY THE END OF THE SHIFT HE HAD TROUBLE BENDING IT.

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