# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220073330030` · 11/09/2007 · J R Simplot Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 21.37 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Scott  Simplot
- **Operator:** J R Simplot Company
- **Mine:** [1001590](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1001590)
## Narrative

Employee was running a loader, employee stepped off on to a small rock.  He got back on the loader for 30 minutes.  Later he complained of knee pain.  He was taken to the doctor.  Doctor found no damage but there was arthritis and bone spurs.  Employee has a history of previous work and non-work related knee injuries.  Workers compensation is investigating this incident.

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