# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220031350018` · 05/08/2003 · Texas Industries
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4.8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Texas Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Texas Industries
- **Mine:** [3401483](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3401483)
## Narrative

EE SLID A HYDRAULIC MOTOR WHICH WAS UNDER A SHELF TO A POSITION WHEN HE COULD LIFT IT TO A TABLE FOR EXAMINATION. THE PUMP WAS ON THE SHOP FLOOR. HE SQUATTED OVER IT AND LIFTED IT TO A WORK TA BLE. AS HE WAS LIFTING HE FELT A TEARING SENSATION & PAIN IN HIS GROIN. HE WENT TO THE DR. AND WAS TOLD THAT HE HAD A HERNIA. HE RETURNED TO WORK WITH NO HEAVY LIFTING FOR 48 HRS. RESTRICTION

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