# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012110082` · 07/09/2001 · Tilden Mining Company L C
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 5.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Tilden Mining Company L C
- **Mine:** [2000422](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000422)
## Narrative

EE WAS WORING ON 4-6 COB/CON DISTRICUTOR DECK LIFTING A 2"" WATER HOSE. WHILE KNEELING DOWN TO GET THE HOSE AND LIFTING IT HE PROCEEDED TO STAND UP. AS HE STOOD HE BUMPED INTO A PIPE CAUSING HI M TO STOP SUDDENLY. STILL TRYING TO PULL THE HOSE, HE FELT A SLIGHT PAIN IN HIS GROIN.HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A HERNIA ON 7-20-01. SURGERY IS PENDING.

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