# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002840111` · 09/25/2000 · Cooney Bros Coal Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 19
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Paul A  Cooney; Charles M  Cooney
- **Operator:** Cooney Bros Coal Co
- **Mine:** [3601110](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3601110)
## Narrative

REMOVING 50 LB BAGS FROM A HIGH LIFT ABOUT 4' OFF THE GROUND. CARRIED EACH BAG ABOUT 5' IN DISTANCE AND PLACED BAGS (LIME) AT GROUND LEVEL, OUTSIDE ON ROCKY TERRAIN.

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