# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220101180014` · 02/22/2010 · Cargill Deicing Solutions
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Front-end loader operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 7.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cargill Inc
- **Operator:** Cargill Deicing Solutions
- **Mine:** [3301994](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301994)
## Narrative

While exiting the loader the employee tweaked his knee. That night his knee swelled up and he began to experience pain. He was taken to the doctor the next day. No restrictions were placed on the employee, but he was referred to a specialist for further diagnosis and an MRI which found he had a torn meniscus. The employee was placed on restricted duty as of 4/16/10.

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