# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041420043` · 03/09/2004 · Chevron Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Electrical maintenance
- **Injury source:** ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 37
- **Mine experience:** 29.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Chevron Corporation
- **Operator:** Chevron Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [4800086](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800086)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON A TANK TO INSTALL A HEATER ON THE ROOF OF A BUILDING. WHEN PULLING THE HEATER UP ON TOP OF THE TANK IT TIPPED AND EMPLOYEE GRABBED IT WITH HIS RIGHT HAND. WITH HIS LEFT HAND HE ATTEMPTED TO PUSH DOWN ON HIGHER END TO LEVEL IT OUT. EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN GROIN AREA.

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