# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020870009` · 01/30/2002 · Chevron Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
- **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:** 31
- **Mine experience:** 24.8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Chevron Corporation
- **Operator:** Chevron Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [4800086](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800086)
## Narrative

WAS USING LARGE GUZZLER HOSE TO VACUUM UP SPILLED COAL. HIS FOOT SLIPPED, PUTTING STRAIN ON HIS ABDOMEN, CAUSING PAIN AND SWELLING. HE CONTINUEDWORKING FOR SEVERAL WEEKS BUT HAS NOW GONE IN FO R SURGERY AND WILL BE OFF SEVERAL WEEKS. DR SAIDHE HAD A HERNIA.

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