# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220010310029` · 01/18/2001 · Mwca Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hecla Mining Company
- **Operator:** Mwca Inc
- **Mine:** [0504417](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0504417)
## Narrative

WHILE PICKING ORDERS FOR THE PET DIVISION, EMPLOYEE LIFTED A 50# BOX OFF THE PALLET AT GROUND LEVEL. WHEN HE LIFTED THE BOX HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER STOMACH.

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