# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220000970023` · 03/21/2000 · Lodestar Energy, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Iracoal Incorporated
- **Operator:** Lodestar Energy, Inc
- **Mine:** [4201280](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4201280)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A NITROGEN BOTTLE OUT OF A PICKUP TRUCK TO A SCOOP. WHEN HE LIFTED THE BOTTLE UP ON HIS SHOULDER HE FELT A SMALL BURNING FEELING IN HIS LEFT GROIN. HE LATER NOTICED A LUM P IN THE AREA OF THE PAIN.

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