# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220060660011` · 02/19/2006 · Florida Crushed Stone
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rinker Group Ltd
- **Operator:** Florida Crushed Stone
- **Mine:** [0800024](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0800024)
## Narrative

Employee and two other mechanics were lifting a metal skirtboard in place. During the lift the employee felt a pop in abdomen. A small lump in lower abdomen was noticed the next day. Employee visited physician for diagnosis. Employee was diagnosed with small hernia in abdomen. Employee placed on light duty and scheduled for surgery.

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