# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220092010021` · 07/09/2009 · Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Struck against a moving object
- **Occupation:** Forklift operator
- **Activity:** Fork lift
- **Injury source:** FORKLIFTS,STACKERS,TRCTR
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 16
- **Mine experience:** 34.87 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0402848](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0402848)
## Narrative

EE was operating a forklift to load a tractor/trailer container with product when the spring loaded dock plate came up out of position.  He backed out of the container, he did not look in the direction of travel and hit the dock plate. Rushing and eyes not on task. Forklift and dock plate sustained minor damage.

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