# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220003290014` · 11/04/2000 · Lodestar Energy Incorporated
## 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:** MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 32
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Iracoal Incorporated
- **Operator:** Lodestar Energy Incorporated
- **Mine:** [1518045](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518045)
## Narrative

MECHANINC WAS REMOVING AND INSTALLING A FINAL DRIVE ON D11N BULLDOZER, THE SPROCKET HAD TO BE LIFTED UP AS MECHANIC WAS LIFTING SPROCKET HE FELT A STRAIN IN HIS LOWER STOMACH AND GROIN AREA. P OSSIBLE HERNIA.

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