# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022400036` · 07/11/2002 · Leatherwood Processing Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 68
- **Mine experience:** 37 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James River Coal Company
- **Operator:** Leatherwood Processing Company
- **Mine:** [1516520](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1516520)
## Narrative

EE PICKED UP A 72"" ROLLER AND FELT PAIN IN LEFT SIDE OF GROIN. HE WAS DIAGOSED WITH A HERNIA AND HAD SURGERY ON 8-13-02.

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