# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220052370042` · 06/07/2005 · Chevron Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 21
- **Mine experience:** 25.56 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Chevron Corporation
- **Operator:** Chevron Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [4800086](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800086)
## Narrative

The employee was lifting a piece of 54"" wide belting, approximately 10' long, into the bed of a pickup. While lifting the belt, he felt a sharp pain in his lower stomach area. He reported the incident but did not ask for medical assistance. The employee did not miss any work until August 17, 2005, when it was determined by his doctor he would need surgery to repair the hernia.

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