# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042640071` · 06/04/2004 · Lemke Stone 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 coal, Rock, Ore
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 259
- **Mine experience:** 0.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Kim D  Lemke; Mark D  Lemke
- **Operator:** Lemke Stone Inc
- **Mine:** [4702957](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4702957)
## Narrative

Employee was mannually lifting a boulder to get it out of the way-he felt a pull or strain in his l groin area. set boulder down-felt pain when he stood up-trying to continue working but pain increased went to emergency room after he told supervisor what happened. possible l groin pull off 6-5-04.

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