# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020590001` · 02/04/2002 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
- **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:** 37
- **Mine experience:** 12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rag Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

4 EE'S WERE LOADING A ROLLED HOSE- 2 1/2""X 50' LONG ONTO A SUPPLY CAR FROM A SCOOP BUCKET. WHILE LOADING THE HOSE ONE EE FELT A PAIN IN HIS GROIN. HE WORKED UNTIL 2/20/02 WHEN HE WENT OFF WORK FOR HERNIA SURGERY.

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