# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220010080088` · 12/27/2000 · M-I Swaco- A Schlumberger Company
## 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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3.57 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Schlumberger Ltd
- **Operator:** M-I Swaco- A Schlumberger Company
- **Mine:** [2600411](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600411)
## Narrative

WHILE EE WAS WORKING IN THE MAINTENANCE SHOP, HE WENT DOWN TO ONE KNEE, GRASPED A PIECE OF STEELAPPROX. 40 TO 50 POUNDS IN WEIGHT TO LIFT IT TO A SAW HORSE. IN DOING SO, HE FELT A PINCH IN HIS GROIN. EE WAIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL THE END OF HIS SHIFT TWO DAYS LATER ON DECEMBER 29, 2000.

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