# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012540104` · 06/20/2001 · Ralston Purina Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** PALLETS
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3.61 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ralston Purina Company
- **Operator:** Ralston Purina Company
- **Mine:** [4406882](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406882)
## Narrative

WHILE STACKING EMPTY PALLETS, THE INJURED PERSON LISTED FELT A PULL IN THE MUSCLE AREA OF THE RIGHT GROIN AREA. WHEN THE PAIN IN THIS AREA PERSISTED AFTER ABOUT AN HOUR, IT WAS REPORTED TO THE MINE FOREMAN IN CHARGE. AN INCIDENT REPORT WAS FILED. FIRST AID ONLY UNTIL 8-23-01.

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