# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220032830081` · 03/03/2003 · National Cement Company Of California Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MOVEABLE LADDERS
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 27
- **Mine experience:** 1.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vicat S A
- **Operator:** National Cement Company Of California Inc
- **Mine:** [0400213](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400213)
## Narrative

LIFTING A MOBILE STAIRCASE IN 62DP03 DISCHARGE TUNNEL AND FELT DISCOMFORT IN GROIN AREA. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER WENT TO PERSONAL PHYSICIAN. NOTIFIED COMPANY ON 7/14/03. ALLEGED INCIDENT WAS INVE STIGATED AND ACCEPTED BY INSURANCE AS COMPENSABLE INJURY IN LATE AUGUST.

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