# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220030730020` · 03/04/2003 · Mears Enterprises Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.53 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Kerry L  Mears
- **Operator:** Mears Enterprises Inc.
- **Mine:** [3608704](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608704)
## Narrative

EE WAS LIFTING A 5.5 HP MOTOR AND INJURED A HERNIA THAT WAS REPAIRED WHEN HE WAS 9 YEARS OLD.

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