# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220051080027` · 03/30/2005 · Appalachian Fuels LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 84
- **Mine experience:** 0.87 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John C  Smith Jr
- **Operator:** Appalachian Fuels LLC
- **Mine:** [4606877](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4606877)
## Narrative

EE was tugging on the tire on a mechanics truck trying to remove it from the truck.  He felt a pain in his lower abdomen/groin area.He is still off work due to hernia.

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