# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220051940037` · 07/08/2005 · RNS Services Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 23
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robindale Energy Services Inc
- **Operator:** RNS Services Inc
- **Mine:** [3607266](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3607266)
## Narrative

Previous to this report date, employee was lifting a steel plate onto a truck. after placing this plate on the truck, he felt a slight strain in his lower abdomen. After work he noticed a bulge in his lower left side. On July 8 it was determined that it was a hernia. He is not to report to work until cleared by his physician.

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