# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022660019` · 09/11/2002 · Evergreen Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **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:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 27
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Evergreen Mining Company
- **Mine:** [4607945](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4607945)
## Narrative

MECHANIC WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGING A TIRE ON THE SERVICE TRUCK. AFTER LIFTING THE TIRE HE SAID HIS BACK AND STOMACH BECAME SOAR. HE WAS LATER DIAGNOSED WITH A HERNIA IN HIS STOMACH.

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