# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220030080017` · 12/10/2002 · Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **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:** 18
- **Mine experience:** 2.05 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rio Tinto Group
- **Operator:** Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company
- **Mine:** [5001267](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5001267)
## Narrative

WORKER STOPPED TO CLEAR ROCK SPILLAGE FROM A HAUL TRUCK OFF THE ROADWAY. HERNIA WAS DIAGNOSED ON 12/19/02. SURGICAL REPAIR SCHEDULED FOR 1/3/03. ESTIMATED TIME LOST BY DOCTOR IS 10 DAYS.

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