# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220043310057` · 11/03/2004 · Mosaic Phosphates Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Tipple/Top lander/Skip dumper operator, Binman, Topman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.75 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mosaic Company
- **Operator:** Mosaic Phosphates Company
- **Mine:** [0800177](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800177)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS DRAGGING WATER HOSE ACROSS THE FLOOR AND FELT PAIN IN HIS KNEE. HE WAS TREATED CONSERVATIVELY FOR TWO WEEKS AND THEN RETURNED TO THE CLINIC ON 11/17 DUE TO CONTINUED PAIN. AT THAT TIME HE WAS PRESCRIBED PHYSICAL THERAPY AND PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

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