# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022770042` · 09/16/2002 · Leeco Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling coal, Rock, Ore
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 64
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James River Coal Company
- **Operator:** Leeco Incorporated
- **Mine:** [1517497](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1517497)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE MOVED A ROCK OFF BELT STRUCTURE AND FELT A BURNING PAIN IN GROIN AREA. RUPTURED HERNIA - WILL REQUIRE SURGERY. STARTED MISSING 9/23/02.

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