# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220013390024` · 11/24/2001 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 44
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4601456](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601456)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE SAYS THAT HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A BAG OF ROCK DUST FROM THE AUXILLARY FAN ON THE MAINS. HE SAID THE DUST SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HAND AND CAUSED IT TO PULL HIM. HE SAYS HE FELT PAIN IN HIS GROIN.

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