# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002150016` · 05/23/2000 · Wayne Processing Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 39
- **Mine experience:** 2.61 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rex  Fought
- **Operator:** Wayne Processing Inc
- **Mine:** [4608622](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4608622)
## Narrative

MOTORMAN WAS LIFTING ON THE DOLLY COUPLER AT THE#2 SPUR ON A-MAINS WHEN HE DEVELOPED PAIN IN HIS LEFT LOWER ABDOMEN. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN INGUINAL HERNIA.

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