# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021370048` · 04/23/2002 · Excel Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Excel Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1509571](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1509571)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ON HIS KNEES CHANGING A SHUTTLE CAR TIRE. AS HE WAS PUTTING THE NEW TIRE ON THE CAR HE EXPERIENCED A SHARP PAIN IN HIS GROIN AREA. HIS FIRST DAY AWAY FROM WORK WAS 5/13/02.

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