# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011590022` · 05/21/2001 · Holnam Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **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:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 25.01 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holnam Inc
- **Mine:** [2400014](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2400014)
## Narrative

EE HAS BEEN WORKING ON THE #9 WABCO HAUL TRUCK REPLACING A ROCK BAR. AFTER COMPLETING THE JOB, WHICH INVOLVED LIFTING AND USING TOOLS TO REPLACE THE BAR, HE NOTICED PAIN IN THE RIGHT GROIN ARE A. HE VISITED A DR. A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A HERNIA. NO MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS PROVIDED BEYOND THE DIAGNOSIS. THE EE REPORTED SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 5TH.

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