# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220051110035` · 11/24/2004 · —
## 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 supplies or material
- **Injury source:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 46
- **Mine experience:** 0.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** —
- **Operator:** —
- **Mine:** [3609310](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3609310)
## Narrative

ON 11/24/04 EE WHILE LIFTING STEEL PULLED MUSCLE IN ABDOMEN & DIDN'T REPORT IT. HE THOUGHT IT WOULD HEAL. REINJURED IT ON 12/27/04. MORE PAIN BUT THOUGHT IT WOULD HEAL. REPORTED IT TO OFFICE ON 3/24/05. PAIN WAS SEVERE AND NEEDED MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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