# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220051320001` · 04/06/2005 · Hibbing Taconite Company
## 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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 29.44 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mittal-US Steel Canada-Cliffs Natural Resources
- **Operator:** Hibbing Taconite Company
- **Mine:** [2101600](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2101600)
## Narrative

Employee was installing an upper sidewall plate on a pellet car when it came loose.  He leaned forward to catch it and felt pressure in the abdomen.  Did not feel any discomfort until 4/15/05 and went to doctor.  Refered to surgeon on 5/2/05 who diagnosed umbilical hernia.  First day of lost time on 5/10/05 (had surgery that date).

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