# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220040300054` · 10/07/2003 · Cargill Salt
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck against a moving object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Underground equipment, NEC
- **Injury source:** CRANES,DERRICKS
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 37 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cargill Inc
- **Operator:** Cargill Salt
- **Mine:** [1600509](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1600509)
## Narrative

EE OPERATING MOBILE CRANE FELT PAIN IN LOWER ABOMEN AREA WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. DIAGNOSED WITH SMALL HERNIA. DECIDED TO DELAY ANY SURGERY. ON 1-15-04 HAD LAPSOPIC SURGERY AND ALLOWED TO RETURN TO WORK WITH RESTRICTIONS.

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