# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220043010039` · 10/06/2004 · GCC Dacotah Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 26.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** GCC SAB de CV
- **Operator:** GCC Dacotah Inc
- **Mine:** [3900022](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3900022)
## Narrative

EE WAS POSITIONING 24"" CONVEYOR BELT FOR SPLICING WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN STOMACH.  WENT TO THE DOCTOR ON 10/8/04.  WAS REFERRED FOR A SURGERY CONSULT.  SAME-DAY SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR 10/22/04.

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