# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220052240043` · 08/02/2005 · Riverfront Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 68
- **Mine experience:** 10.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James K  Stark; William  Mast
- **Operator:** Riverfront Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [3101308](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3101308)
## Narrative

Pipe support on gravel conveyer fell from an upright position as conveyer was being relocated. Two employees lifted support back into position. Afterward ee complained he felt pain in his abdomen. His supervisor sent him to office to report injury. Was sent to medac for diagnosis.

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