# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220050600008` · 02/14/2005 · Milford Sand and Gravel 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 18 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Edward C  Levy Jr
- **Operator:** Milford Sand and Gravel 
- **Mine:** [2000793](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000793)
## Narrative

EE was carrying a piece of steel up the steps to the screen deck and felt a pull in his groin area. He did not report this incident until 2/18/05 at which time he was taken to the clinic. EE was referred to a surgeon on 2/22/05 and it was determined not to be a hernia but a groin strain. Currently Earl is on restricted duty, assisting other employee's with plant maintenance.

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