# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220250290032` · 01/27/2025 · American Colloid Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 24 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Minerals Technologies Inc
- **Operator:** American Colloid Company
- **Mine:** [4800245](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4800245)
## Narrative

Employee was entering skidsteer. Employee placed left foot on the skidsteer and used right foot to push off to get up into it. Employee felt a pop in right knee and was unable to put any weight on it. Employee received medical attention and was treated with x-rays, knee brace and crutches.

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