# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220032260008` · 07/21/2003 · Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Hand load, Hand shoveling
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 24
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Snyder Associated Companies Inc
- **Operator:** Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp
- **Mine:** [3600215](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600215)
## Narrative

SHOVELING MATERIAL INTO ELEVATOR, EMPLOYEE NOTICED A PROTRUSION AT NAVEL AREA. WENT TO DOCTOR & FOUND IT TO BE A HERNIA. OPERATED ON 8/4/03.

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