# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220051660012` · 06/07/2005 · Western Mesquite Mines, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 18 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Western Goldfields Incorporated
- **Operator:** Western Mesquite Mines, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0404614](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0404614)
## Narrative

The double deck on the Gold Plant shaker screen had become loose and rotated from the carbon discharge chute.  Employee tried to reposition the upper deck back into place.  After about fifteen (15) minutes, he felt some pain in his groin area.  Employee was able to complete his shift.  He was seen by a physician's assistant the next day, and was diagnosed with a hernia.

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