# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041340030` · 05/04/2004 · Essroc Cement Corp.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Italcementi Spa
- **Operator:** Essroc Cement Corp.
- **Mine:** [3600190](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600190)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A PIECE OF 6""X 16'CHANNEL (WEIGHING 168 LBS.) FROM THE STEEL RACK. PIECE WAS APPROX. 5'HIGH ON THE RACK. EE WAS PULLING IT OUT BY HAND WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER STOMACH AREA.

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