# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220001940022` · 05/17/2000 · Blue Mountain Minerals
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Portola Minerals Company
- **Operator:** Blue Mountain Minerals
- **Mine:** [0404716](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0404716)
## Narrative

EE WAS LIFTING KABOTA BLOCK FRROM TRUCK BED TO WORK BENCH AND SUSTAINED HERNIA TO LOWER ABDOMEN. THIS REPORT WAS INITIATED UPON RECEIPT OF INFO RE: LOST TIME DUE TO HERNIA SURGERY 7/5/00.

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