# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220143070023` · 07/29/2014 · Compass Minerals America Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** FIXED LADDERS
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 24
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Compass Minerals International, Inc.
- **Operator:** Compass Minerals America Inc.
- **Mine:** [1600358](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1600358)
## Narrative

Employee stated he was climbing on track scaler to change an component.  Upon climbing down the ladder to retrieve a tool as this time his right knee started to hurt.  Employee said he tried to stretch his knee out and he felt a pop in the right knee. Doctor released employee back to full duty.  He was referred to an Orthopedic clinic and on 10/30/2014 put on restricted duty.

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